Human Resources Director

Location: Northwest Florida / Emerald Coast Overview A premier hospitality organization is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to 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 Opportunity Executive 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 Profile We 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Gateway Group Personnel