People and Culture Business Partner

As the People & Culture Business Partner at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, you'll be the person that department leaders want to work with. You'll be their strategic partner—helping them solve real people problems, navigate tricky situations, and build teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences. You'll split your time between coaching managers through difficult conversations, investigating workplace issues, and translating business goals into people strategies that work.

About Bandon Dunes Golf Resort:

Bandon Dunes is a world-class golf resort located on the Oregon Coast near the charming community of Bandon. Guests come to experience golf as it was meant to be at Bandon Dunes' six distinct golf courses. That includes five 18-hole courses, which all rank among the top 16 public courses in the United States, according to Golf Digest. The resort also has an award-winning par-3 course, Bandon Preserve, and the new Shorty's opened in 2024. The two short courses are 'Courses with a Mission,' with all net proceeds funding the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation. The Foundation supports communities along the South Coast of Oregon.

Beyond premier golf, guests delight in various dining options at Bandon Dunes’ collection of restaurants. Whether you're looking to enjoy locally sourced, Pacific-Northwest cuisine accompanied by an award-winning wine list or prefer kicking back in a Scottish-style setting with traditional pub fare and local microbrews, there is something for everyone.

Working at Bandon Dunes is a dream for golf fans, outdoor enthusiasts, and hospitality professionals alike. The Bandon Dunes team works together to create trips of a lifetime for our guests. We are passionate stewards of our resort, community, and environment. As an endlessly curious group, we ask questions, share ideas, and always look for a better way. With a hard-working attitude, we help guide our guests through their pure golf experience, immersed in Oregon’s natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.

• Be a strategic partner, not just an HR support person. You'll work directly with department heads to understand their business challenges and translate them into people solutions. When they're struggling with team performance or planning for busy season, you'll help them think through the people side of the equation.
• Handle the tough conversations that keep managers up at night. Whether it's a performance issue, workplace conflict, or sensitive investigation, you'll guide managers through these situations with practical advice and clear next steps. You'll also conduct thorough workplace investigations when needed.
• Coach managers to become better leaders. You'll help supervisors have difficult conversations, provide feedback effectively, and develop their teams. This isn't about sending them to generic leadership training—it's about hands-on coaching that helps them solve real problems.
• Drive process improvements that matter. You'll analyze workforce data to spot trends, identify what's working (and what isn't), and recommend changes that improve both employee experience and business results.

• You have real HR experience in complex environments. A bachelor's degree in HR, Psychology, or Business helps, but we care more about your 3-7 years of progressive HR experience. You've handled employee relations issues, coached managers through performance problems, and helped organizations navigate change.
• You can build relationships with people at all levels. Department managers trust your judgment, employees feel comfortable coming to you with problems, and senior leaders value your input. You're not the person who hides behind policy—you find solutions.
• You're a problem-solver who thrives in ambiguous situations. Hospitality is fast-paced and unpredictable. You can assess complex situations quickly, recommend practical solutions, and help people navigate change without getting overwhelmed.
• You understand business operations. You don't just know HR—you understand how departments work, what drives results, and how people decisions impact the bottom line. You can speak the language of operations, not just HR.
• You're genuinely passionate about developing people. You get satisfaction from helping someone become a better manager or watching an employee grow in their role. You believe that good HR work makes everyone's job easier.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a well-rounded benefits package that covers your health, wellness, and financial future.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to relax and recharge with our PTO plan.
• Free Golf Privileges: Tee off at some of the most iconic courses in the world with complimentary golf access.
• Quarterly Incentives: When our team meets resort-wide performance goals, we get rewarded.  
• Complimentary Lunch: Stay energized with a complimentary lunch in our Staff Cafe during your shift.
• Resort Discounts: Save on dining and merchandise throughout the resort.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that supports your growth and success, with opportunities to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of continuous training and development opportunities to advance your career.

If you're someone who gets energized by solving people problems, building relationships across departments, and making a real impact on how teams work together, we'd like to hear from you. This role reports to our Senior Director of People & Culture and offers the chance to shape the employee experience at one of the country's most respected golf resorts. This position is based on-site at our Bandon, Oregon, resort and is not available for remote work.

At Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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