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 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 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

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic in-house Talent Acquisition Manager to join our Human Resources team at South Seas. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for talent, a passion for hospitality, and a deep understanding of the luxury service industry. They will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top-tier talent to provide exceptional service to our guests and maintain the high standards of our resort. The ideal candidate is a data-driven person with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for building high-performance teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with department leaders to forecast hiring needs, develop job descriptions, and ensure compensation rates are market competitive.
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to meet hiring goals across departments.
• Build and maintain a strong employer brand through social media, events, and partnerships.
• Source, attract, and engage diverse and qualified candidates through multiple channels.
• Organize and facilitate hiring events
• Build strategy to increase local hiring through vocational, trade school, and early career programs.
• Train managers on Applicant Tracking System.
• Train effective interviewing skills for managers.
• Assist with job posting and advertisement processes.
• Screen applications and select qualified candidates to share with hiring managers.
• Schedule interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Manage full cycle recruiting processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Provide regular updates to department leaders, hiring managers and HR team.
• Manages the H2B and J1 labor pool programs.
• Oversee the use and optimization of applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Use recruiting metrics and data analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal hiring policies.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical roles.
• Collaborates with Marketing team to optimize our Careers page.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• This is not a remote position and will require working out of our home office full-time.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in-house (non-agency) talent acquisition.
• Proven track record of high-volume recruiting preferably in hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems).
• Flexible schedule: days and times may vary based on needs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using recruitment metrics and KPIs.
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Formal project management skills/experience preferred (Monday.com, Zoho, Confluence etc.)

This job description is not all inclusive. South Seas reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

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.