General Manager

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Available

Job Number 26096883

Job Category Property Leadership

Location 401 Cotton Ave, Macon, Georgia, United States, 31201 VIEW ON MAP (

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Expiration Date: 09/18/2026

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Mainsail Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

**What you have **

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in hospitality, hotels, resorts, or service-focused industries.

• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management required.

• Experience supporting a Marriott-branded property or other branded hotel is preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and through written correspondence. This includes having the ability to influence leadership when appropriate.

• Ability to occasionally work long hours, weekends, or holidays to support hotel operations, recruiting events, investigations, or associate activities, as required.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• SHRM-CP, or PHR certification, ideal but not required.

**What you’ll do **

• Serve as the primary Human Resources partner for hotel leadership and associates.

• Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations matters, including coaching, performance management, corrective action, investigations, and conflict resolution.

• Conduct workplace investigations and administer disciplinary actions and employment terminations in accordance with Mainsail's policies and applicable employment laws.

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and onboarding new associates.

• Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and implement effective recruiting strategies.

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation, compliance training, leadership development, and other learning initiatives.

• Ensure timely completion of performance evaluations and coach managers on providing meaningful performance feedback.

• Interpret and consistently apply company policies, procedures, and employment practices while ensuring legal compliance.

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with corporate HR on leave administration, accommodations, benefits, compensation, and other HR initiatives.

• Support payroll processes by ensuring personnel actions are processed accurately and on time.

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain required workplace postings and records.

• Plan and execute employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and culture-building initiatives that promote associate satisfaction and retention.

• Analyze turnover, staffing, and engagement trends and recommend strategies for continuous improvement.

• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and business information.

• Perform other Human Resources duties as assigned.

**Physical Demand **

• Ability to work on-site in a hotel environment.

• Ability to move throughout the property for extended periods, including guest and associate areas.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands to operate office equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to travel on occasion for meetings

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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