Contractor: HR Generalist

Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. The HR Program Specialist is a junior position within our Corporate Human Resources Department who supports the coordination, and administration of HR programs and initiatives across Hornblower Group's diverse portfolio of maritime hospitality and transportation operations. This role serves as a key contributor to talent and organizational effectiveness functions including performance management, learning & development, compliance training, and employee engagement, helping ensure consistency and quality across all business segments.
Performance Management

Support the administration of performance review cycles, including goal-setting, mid-year check-ins, and annual reviews in Dayforce
Maintain and update performance management documentation, forms, and process guides
Help coordinate pilot programs and cross-functional cohorts for new HR initiatives
Learning & Development
Support the development, scheduling, and logistics of learning programs, workshops, and training sessions
Assist in updating learning content, slide decks, facilitator guides, and participant materials
Track course completions, generate training reports, and maintain learner records in the LMS
Build and manage tracking spreadsheets and dashboards (Excel/Dayforce) to monitor renewal status and identify overdue completions
Coordinate with managers to ensure timely completion of mandatory training and follow up on gap
HR Communications & Projects
Support project coordination for HR initiatives, tracking milestones and deliverables
Contribute to competency framework development and other strategic talent projects as assigned
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field

• 5 years of professional experience in HR, People Operations, or a related function (internships and co-ops considered)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting) and PowerPoint
• able to draft clear, professional HR content
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, multi-site organization

Exposure to an HRIS or HCM platform (Dayforce experience a strong plus)
Familiarity with LMS platforms and eLearning content management
Knowledge of DOT compliance requirements or other regulated training environments
Basic understanding of adult learning principles or instructional design

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply.