Lake Compounce Hiring for Director of People and Organization at Bristol, CT Full Time

Director of People & Organization

Area: Theme Park Division
Reports to: General Manager

Summary:

The People & Organization Director will provide support and direction for all matters related to the employee life cycle, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, uniforms, training, performance management, payroll, employee relations, and termination. The P&O Director will be active on park teams, including manager-on-duty programs and will manage employee Engagement initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the employee life-cycle, with an emphasis on seasonal staffing and training
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the People & Organization department and team.
• Develop, communicate, and execute P&O initiatives focused on engagement, training, and retention.
• Develop efficient and effective methods of communication to the employee population, leveraging marketing resources to assist with methodology and delivery.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, keeping senior leaders informed throughout the process.
• Coach and counsel leadership to effectively address employee performance and provide guidance for resolutions.
• Leverage metrics and analytics to measure progress against organizational goals.
• Evaluate current processes and procedures and implement changes to enhance the employee experience and support employee retention.
• Provide guidance and leadership to park teams regarding federal, state, and local employment law, ensuring compliance.
• Manage uniform inventory, distribution, and collection for all employees.
• With assistance from the park support team, ensure processes and procedures are implemented to effectively deliver employee payroll.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s (4 year) degree in HR or related field preferred
• Languages: Fluent English

Skills:

• Communication – Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel
• Leadership – Inspire others to achieve results, establish credibility throughout the organization and maintain a visible leadership role in appropriate industry, community and business organizations as necessary
• Problem Solving/Analysis: Define problems, research and collect data, draw valid conclusions and execute remedial strategies in a timely manner
• Project Management: Understand and manage projects from concept to completion. Develop and achieve strategic objectives, plans and time schedules; organize and manage competing priorities, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to detail
• Executive Presence – Represent the Company well internally and externally; convey a professional and positive image of the organization and business affiliates
• Flexibility – Handle multiple priorities simultaneously; maintain a flexible work schedule to meet changing demands for multiple concurrent projects
• Initiative and Adaptability – Take initiative and execute plans to accomplish strategic objectives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Computer Proficiency – MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)

Experience:

• 5 years’ progressive experience in an HR Generalist role, with at least 3 years’ experience managing one or more persons/team required
• Knowledge of legislative requirements and industry trends required
• Experience in hospitality, tourism, or entertainment highly desired

Other:

• Previous experience hiring a seasonal workforce is desired
• Previous experience analyzing and reacting to trends
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task is required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Broad business financial understanding with the ability to apply to human capital

Relationships

• Internal: Interact with all levels of the organization.
• External: Interact with a wide variety of vendors, suppliers, guests and other business leaders.

Organization

• Number of direct reports: 4

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol, CT 06010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location