HR Business Partner / Recruiter - Cavalier Resort

About Us HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Situated directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk, this premier oceanfront destination offers sweeping Atlantic views, upscale accommodations, vibrant dining experiences, and modern meeting and event space for both leisure and business travelers. As part of the dynamic Cavalier Resort campus, the hotel delivers an elevated coastal hospitality experience in one of Virginia's most desirable beachfront communities. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates – the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry‑leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them – ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview The HR Business Partner / Recruiter is responsible for the recruitment efforts for the Cavalier Resorts, including recruitment marketing, building a talent pipeline and fostering retention of associates. This position focuses primarily on the extensive Food & Beverage recruitment efforts for the Cavalier Resort Hotels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the development of effective recruiting plans to hire full‑time quality associates sufficient for the assigned segment. Work with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and proactively manage requisitions. Establish and execute a recruiting calendar based on business plans and include activity goals for each month, including outbound networking, building talent pools, etc. Manage requisitions in the applicant tracking system ensuring all jobs are property presented in all marketing channels and remain at the top of search criteria. Understand the compensation and benefit plans for each position and monitor each associate’s projected compensation. Manage the end‑to‑end employment process for all Food & Beverage Associates. Work with hiring manager and GM’s to establish candidate profiles for each role. Screen all qualified candidates against the job profile using behavior‑based interviewing tools, video assessments, references, cognitive evaluations and job previews as applicable. Prepare offers and communicate expectations to the candidate. Ensure that the new hire has a formal orientation, schedule, and tools needed for success over their first several weeks of employment. Ensure that all new associates complete required training for their role. Establish check‑ins with each new hire at key benchmarks including 20‑, 30‑ and 60‑day post‑hire. Complete exit interviews on all Food & Beverage associates. Review trends with hiring manager/GM. Work with the hiring managers and GMs at end of season to "top grade" Associates for year‑round retention. Partner with the hiring managers to develop and promote associate recognition programs. Be creative to ensure that programs stay fresh and consistent among all the properties. Participate in the organization of scheduled events for associates. Closely monitor all recognition programs in place to ensure they remain effective. Lead special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested. Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills 3+ years of high‑volume recruiting, specifically with individual performance in excess of 20 hires per month. Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field or HR certification is helpful. Experience with Workday Recruiting is ideal. Demonstrated networking skills and community involvement. Demonstrated experience with social media recruiting. Ability to deal effectively with all applicants and associates, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to diffuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts. Ability to manage multiple, complex projects, supported by resources from internal and external teams. Thorough knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures as well as considerable knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to Human Resources matters. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public, etc. Compensation Salary Range: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment – you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long‑Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merritt Hospitality, LLC d/b/a HEI Hotels & Resorts