gateway group personnelFlorida, NY
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Director
Human Resources Director
gateway group personnelFlorida, NY
yesterday
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and MotelsCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesCasino Hotels
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A premier hospitality organization is seeking an experiencedDirector of Human Resourcesto lead HR strategy and operations for a large, high-volume resort property employing approximately 500 team members.
This individual will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while also remaining highly visible and engaged with employees throughout the property. The ideal candidate is an energetic, people-oriented HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment and is passionate about building teams, developing talent, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all Human Resources functions including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, training, and performance management
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and department managers on all people-related matters
Develop and mentor an HR team while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented department culture
Drive employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives to maintain a positive workplace environment
Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and best practices
Provide coaching and guidance regarding employee relations, FMLA, workers' compensation, and legal/compliance matters
Oversee HR systems, payroll/benefits administration, and workforce planning
Support strategic staffing initiatives for seasonal workforce planning and operational demands
Qualifications:
5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in hospitality, hotel, resort, or other employee-intensive service environment
Prior on-property HR leadership experience required; must be highly visible and hands-on in daily operations
Experience supporting large employee populations (approximately 500+ employees preferred)
Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compliance, FMLA, workers' compensation, and HR best practices
Proven success building teams, mentoring staff, and driving employee engagement/culture initiatives
Experience partnering with executive leadership and balancing people-first leadership with business/financial objectives
HR certification preferred
Why This OpportunityExecutive leadership role with direct influence on company culture and operations
Join a highly respected, team-oriented organization with strong ownership support
Opportunity to shape and develop an HR function while mentoring a growing internal team
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits
Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a leader who is:
Highly personable, positive, and passionate about working with people
A visible, approachable, "boots on the ground" HR partner - not a remote/administrative-only leader
Business-minded with the ability to balance empathy and accountability
Looking for long-term career growth and stability within an outstanding organization
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Level
Manager
Location
Florida, NY
Occupation
Human Resources Managers
Industry
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Posted
yesterday