Golf and Ski Resort Human Resources Manager - Petoskey area
- Prefer Hospitality Exp. (Hotel, Resort, Restaurant, Recreation)
- J-1 and H-2B Seasonal Staff/ 450 peak summer employees
- Search by Harper Associates
As Human Resources Manager, you will lead the HR function with a clear mandate: bring structure, consistency, and confidence to core HR operations. Year one is focused on execution—strengthening processes, clarifying expectations, and supporting leaders and employees through practical, reliable HR leadership. You will oversee payroll, benefits, and compliance with support from a Senior HR Generalist and HR Admin, while personally leading employee relations, performance management, and policy development. This is a hands-on, on-site, build-and-stabilize HR leadership role. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and stabilize the HR function with hands-on involvement
- Oversee bi-weekly payroll, benefits administration, and 401(k) with team support
- Drive performance management, accountability, and manager coaching
- Develop, refine, and communicate HR policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Actively manage employee relations and issue resolution
- Support training and leadership development initiatives
- Maintain accurate personnel records and compliance documentation
- Partner with leaders to bring consistency and follow-through to people decisions
- Lead HR projects focused on stabilization and process improvement
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in Human Resources leadership or management, hospitality industry experience preferred
- Strong background in employee relations, compliance, compensation, and benefits
- Comfortable being hands-on while leading and setting direction
- Experience building or stabilizing HR processes and systems
- Clear communicator with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
- Professional Certification preferred (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP)
Experience with using HRIS systems (Paycom is preferred).
Please apply online or forward resume to : ben@harperjobs.com
Ben Schwartz | President | Harper Associates
Direct: (248) 737-0431 | Fax (888) 737-8525
ben@harperjobs.com | www.harperjobs.com
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