Join our dynamic team as the Director of Human Resources at our full-service resort! This role is the cornerstone of employee engagement, talent acquisition, and organizational development. As a trusted advisor to leadership and an advocate for employees, you will foster relationships that motivate and inspire, aligning individual strengths with company goals. This fast-paced position requires a proactive, innovative leader skilled in navigating change, managing competing priorities, and making sound decisions under pressure. Key responsibilities include employee relations, compliance, compensation planning, recruitment, leading strategic HR initiatives that drive results. If you are a people-focused, results-driven professional passionate about cultivating a thriving workplace culture, we invite you to apply! 

We offer a very competitive salary and generous benefits including:

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4 percent
• Commuter and Company-paid Toll Programs

The focus of this job is connecting with Resort leadership and employees and motivating and inspiring them to achieve results. The work involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of others. While the job requires strong initiative and self-direction, results are only achieved with and through people, so the ability to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals is essential.

The role has a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing. Since goals and desired results can quickly change, the job requires regularly meeting with and pro-actively establishing relationships with new groups and people. The ability to understand, quickly react, and motivate others to adapt to the changing organization is a critical key to success. In general, the core of this position requires a motivated and motivating team builder and organization developer.

Decisions will many times have to be made in ambiguous situations under pressure and will generally need the ideas and advice of others. Details will need to be handled quickly and accurately. Sound judgment is essential in the recruitment process as well as the employee relations process.

The job environment is fast paced and results oriented. While there is urgency for goal achievement, responsibility for the achievement of results needs to be shared and effectively delegated when necessary. At times you will be faced with competing priorities and will need to adjust priorities to ensure you are working on the most critical needs at that time. Your General Manager and Corporate HR Director will be available to assist when needed. The role operates with a PEO and corporate support to provide assistance and guidance as needed. Initiating projects and processes beyond established practices will often require training and developing others and enlisting their support by using a “selling” rather “telling” communication style.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions as defined are ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification.  Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effective and extensive recruiting and hiring for all roles within the resort. Utilizing progressive and innovative recruiting techniques while being mindful of time, cost and quality.
• Lead the resort in Employee Engagement strategies and activities to ensure the hotel is continually assessing and improving its management and leadership practices to ensure a highly engaged workforce.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Makes recommendations to Corporate Human Resources regarding follow-up actions.
• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine a competitive compensation plan and individual compensation recommendations.
• Oversee the maintenance and communication of employment records as required by law or policy. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements. Consult with Corporate Human Resources, and when appropriate with PEO support, to ensure consistent application of law and corporate policy.
• Ensure that all managers and supervisors are trained on the progressive discipline process, performance management process, and related management programs and initiatives. Coach Managers to create and maintain a work environment with high morale and productivity. Conduct new employee orientation to familiarize employees with Company values, standards, policies, procedures, rules and other employee programs.
• Manages all year-round international worker programs: e.g. J-1 and H2B programs.
• Negotiate and manage temporary worker housing programs with local property management.
• Establish and coordinate employee transportation programs, e.g. Car-Pool and Van Pool programs.
• Coordinate and manage all resort (associate) uniform programs.    
• Establish and coordinate associate lunch/meal programs.
• Work with PEO support on administrative duties to include worker’s compensation, unemployment claims, maintenance of employee records and HRIS system, etc.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel staff, Corporate Human Resources and PEO support.
• Coordinate and administer locally developed special recognition programs.

Strategy and Planning:

• Plan and coordinate HR programs within the locations you are responsible for.
• Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines in connection with Corporate Human Resources; and communicating and enforcing organization values and policies to ensure effective management within the Hotel.
• Participate in the development, rollout, communication of the property’s plans and programs as a strategic partner by providing guidance to management on all aspect of employment including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations.

Financial Management:

• Develop human resources annual budget and other financial measures of the Human Resources Department.
• Ensure that the property is appropriately managing expenses and reducing risk as it relates to employees.

Accountability:

• This is the top Human Resources job in a large full-service resort with extensive facilities, employees and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may serve as “manager on duty” as required.

Leading with Passion:

• Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners.
• Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate office.
• Capable of influencing employees to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture.
• Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, resort, and company as a whole.
• Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.
• Inspire your team to embrace and demonstrate our mission, values, owner and guest standards. 

Interact with outside contacts:

• Candidates and applicants – discuss employment opportunities and conduct interviews
• Guests- to ensure total satisfaction
• Vendors- to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
• Regulatory Agencies- regarding safety and compliance matters
• Other contacts as needed (professional organizations, community groups)

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a high-volume hospitality environment. Senior leadership level experience and SPHR or SCP HR certification preferred.
• Track record of delivering exceptional employee experience.
• Excellent judgment with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, i.e., poised and engaging, empathetic communication styles that can enliven, engage, and positively impact individuals and groups.
• Ability to partner with all levels of managers, providing a consultative approach and employee relations.
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently with high degree of professionalism.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in analysis and action taking.
• Excellent organization and prioritizing skills.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS and payroll systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; dexterity to utilize computer equipment; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  

Our Property:

Captiva Island has been the destination of choice for generations of families. South Seas, for many, is where the destination has come to life. The 330-acre retreat and wildlife nature preserve on the Florida Gulf Coast offers elevated coastal experiences and world-class amenities designed to appeal to a multitude of guests. Join this passionate and hardworking team and enjoy working in paradise.

Our Company:

Timbers Company is a developer and operator of exceptional boutique hotels, residence clubs and resort communities located in some of the most sought-after destinations in the world. We are passionate about creating remarkable experiences with world-class hospitality while exposing our Owners and guests to the humble authenticity of every location that we call home.

Our Core Values:

We are in the business of creating an authentic sense of place for families to return to time and time again while committing ourselves to creating memorable and fun experiencers through passionate, attentive service. This mantra is reflected in everything we do and every interaction we have whether it be in hospitality operations management, asset management, development, or sales & marketing. Our values define who we are.

• Be Authentic
• Practice Humility
• Cultivate Teamwork
• Value Time
• Be Trustworthy

Our company (“Company”) fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state and/or local laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal, state and/or local employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws. To the extent required by applicable law, The Company maintains a drug- free workplace.