Human Resources Director

Human Resources ManagerPrincipal Purpose of Job:Responsible for creating and implementing strategies to support the Ranch mission and employee culture, encouraging strong leadership and teamwork, and driving employee retention. Provide Human Resources support in order to ensure the mission of the ranch is fulfilled through effective, efficient and accurate HR administrative operation. Responsible for the oversight of recruitment and retention of staff, new hire orientation, wage and salary administration, benefits administration, worker's compensation administration, disciplinary and counseling programs, performance evaluation reviews, staff and management training, employee relations, housing administration, and any other matters relating to the employment life cycle and employee experience.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Create and implement strategies to support the organization and its employeesCreate and implement strategies for recruitment, orientation, training, and development of employeesAssess training needs at all levels of the organization; identify and develop sources of training and materials; ensure that departmental training is effective and on-going; monitor general training and orientation programs; assesses effectiveness of training and developmental programsManage to include Worker Compensation, FMLA, and ADA proceduresEnsure Employee Handbook is up-to-date, legal and relevantOversee and implement visa programs (I.e.- J-1, H2B, Greencard)Directly responsible for human resources budgetProvide oversight for all employee communications including but not limited to job descriptions, evaluations, disciplinary actions, terminations, etc.Coordinate New Hire Orientation process for new employees to ensure clear communication, set accurate expectations, and provide a warm welcomeEnsure proper management of the applicant tracking system- posting job descriptions, pre-screening candidates, responding to candidates in a timely manner, and routing qualified candidates to appropriate managersWork closely with Recruiting Manager on all Management positions, posting, interviewing and checking references on all perspective hiresDevelop, approve, and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for HR; ensure management follows SOPs that pertain to staff communications and HR processesWork in conjunction with Assistant General Manager and General Manager to ensure that the management team is on the same page and moving in a consistent direction as it relates to business goals and objectivesManage Recruiting Manager, Housing Manager, and HR Coordinator to ensure accurate and up-to-date administrative practices, goals, etc.Train HR personnel in all necessary areas of HR operationConfirm processing of all new hires to ensure compliance with government regulations pertaining to lawful employment and taxes on incomeApproves terminations and administers exit interviewsEnsure E-verify and I-9 completionConsult with compensation committee to establish starting wages; ensures competitive pay rates throughout all salary ranges; monitors pay systems to ensure compliance with federal and state labor lawsRecommend and drafts policies and procedures relating to employment; administers and interprets to ensure compliance and "fair and equitable" enforcementBe informed on benefits programs to retain staff, including group health and life insurance, retirement programs, etc.; internally markets plans to eligible employeesMaintain "open door" policy; participates in employee counseling and coachingInvestigates any and all harassment complaints, participates in investigations, etc.Ensure company's liability is of the utmost concern as it relates to worker's comp or other potential legal actionsAdminister performance review and appraisal systems; oversee and ensures compliance with discipline procedures; provides management with feedback on employee attitudes and morale, and recommends corrective action as appropriateOrganize Employee Opinion Survey once or twice per year; provide results to Owners, Executives, Managers and finally employees. Work with departments on action itemsOversee recognition and incentive programs and all employee participation programsDevelops and executes HR procedural training in Manager meetingsStay up-to-date and informed on recruitment trendsAnalyze pre-employment background checks on all prospective hiresEnsure proper organization & record keeping of all confidential informationMaintain appropriate records to support all payroll transactions including salary changes, deduction changes, and general employee information changes using the HRIS. Ensure proper approval of all PAN forms from the Manager, Director, GM, Controller, and HRDOversee employee housing to include coordinating tenant move-in/out dates, work orders, room inspections, payroll deductions, and conflict resolutionWork with Housing Manager and Resident Advisers to ensure the houses are clean and safe, conduct inspections, conduct meetings when neededCoordinate and attend monthly employee events to enhance employee moraleEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local labor lawsOversight of accurate payroll processingWork with Payroll to investigate and settle disputes involving possible payroll errorsOther Duties:Oversee employee bulletin boards ensure accurate and effective communicationOther duties as assigned by the Assistant General Manager and General ManagerConfidential Nature:All job duties listed above are highly confidential in natureJob duties related to company or employee confidential information should not be discussed with anyone other than the Assistant General Manager and General ManagerRequirementsPersonal Attributes:High degree of confidentialityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailHigh level of organization and follow-up skillsTrustworthy and able to handle confidential paperwork and informationAbility to work under minimal supervisionAbility to study, analyze and interpret complex activities or information in order to improve known practices or develop new approaches.Ability to work with people at all levels.Physical Demands:Must be able to sit for extended periods of timeRepetitive typing on a keyboard for extended periods of timeAbility to travel on occasionLift up to 50 pounds on occasionEducation/Experience:A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experienceMinimum two years supervisory experienceMinimum three years experience in human resources in the hospitality industry at a 4 or 5 star level preferredBenefits administration experienceSpecial Skills/Equipment:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, to include Word, Outlook, and ExcelAbility to quickly learn web-based computer systemsPrior experience with HRIS, ATS and timekeeping systems preferredMust possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record