Director, Human Resources
Great Wolf Lodge · Gurnee, IL · 4 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
At Great Wolf, the Director of Human Resources is responsible strategy and execution of policies relating to our most important asset - our employees. In this role you will partner with lodge leadership to ensure the HR function supports lodge objectives and are executed flawlessly.
Essential Duties - Responsibilities
- Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the lodge leadership and enterprise HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as necessary
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance, partnering with the corporate HR and counsel as needed/required
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
- Assists international employees (J1, H2B and Interns) with visas, assignments and related HR matters
- Provides guidance, leadership and input on workforce planning and labor utilization
- Identifies training needs for business units and individual coaching needs. Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success
- Drives enterprise wide talent and HR programs in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, training and development, service values, rewards - recognition and succession planning
- Maintain employee benefits programs by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; designing and conducting educational programs on benefits programs. Including administrative, legal, and financial issues relating to healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance programs
- Provide leadership and management to the lodge HR team including goal setting, coaching, development, performance feedback, discipline
Basic Qualifications & Skills
- Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business or related or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as HR Business Partner
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and HRIS
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and positive energy
- Multi-tasking ability
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Desired Qualifications & Traits
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business or related or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in hotel/resort/theme park industry
- Human Resources certification or other specialized training
- Experience utilizing HR Technology
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Able to bend, stretch, and twist
- Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Pay
$100,000 - $120,000 annual base salary
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Telehealth resources
- Life insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacation time off
- Paid parental leave