Director Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Human Resources

Luxury Beachfront Resort | Miramar Beach, FL

On-Site | Relocation Assistance Available

Gateway Group Personnel has been retained to identify an accomplished Director of Human Resources for a premier, full-service beachfront resort along Florida’s Emerald Coast.

This highly visible leadership role supports approximately 500 employees across a complex hospitality operation.  The Director reports directly to the General Manager, serves on the Executive Leadership Team, and leads an established HR team.

This is not a turnaround situation.  The organization has a strong culture, highly tenured leadership, and a collaborative team.  They are seeking an HR leader who will build relationships, develop people, understand what is already working well, and thoughtfully identify opportunities for improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the resort’s Human Resources function and HR team.

• Partner with the General Manager and executive leadership on people and business priorities.

• Lead employee relations, investigations, performance management, and compliance.

• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, retention, and workforce planning.

• Drive employee engagement, training, leadership development, and succession planning.

• Provide oversight of compensation, benefits, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and HR systems.

• Coach department leaders and help develop a positive, high-performing workforce.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in an HR Director or comparable leadership role.

• Hotel experience required; full-service resort experience strongly preferred.

• Experience supporting a large, complex workforce; ideally 500+ employees.

• Proven experience leading and developing an HR team.

• Strong employee relations and employment-law knowledge.

• Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• A visible, approachable, hands-on leadership style.

• College degree and professional HR certification preferred.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to join a successful, established hospitality organization rather than rebuild one.

The next Director will inherit a capable HR team, have a seat at the executive table, and make a meaningful impact on employees and operations while living and working along Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with relocation assistance based on individual circumstances.

Interested? Apply through Gateway Group Personnel for confidential consideration.