What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Specialist position at Sun Valley Resort?
The HR Specialist plays a key role in overseeing international hiring programs, including J-1 Work & Travel and H2B, while leading onboarding and cultural integration initiatives. This position manages applicant tracking systems, coordinates employee events, to foster a positive, engaged workplace culture. Acting as a liaison between management and staff, the role ensures effective communication, supports HR operations, and drives strategies that enhance employee experience and organizational culture across the resort.
Responsibilities:
- Confers with management and supervisors to identify international personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills
- Oversee J-1 Work & Travel Program dual seasonally from hiring, to placing, and tracking appropriate hiring details.
- Oversee the H2B program
- HR team lead on all international onboarding operations.
- Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.
- Admin on Applicant Tracking System.
- Team lead on planning and executing employee events and appreciation for entire resort.
- Assists with company rewards and recognition programs.
- Assist in the creation of a work environment that reinforces a highly engaged and positive culture where employees feel valued.
- Develop strong working relationships with company supervisors and management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University preferred.
- 1 to 2 years of recruiting or Human Resources experience.
- Advanced proficiency in the English language (both written & verbal) is required.
- In addition, advanced proficiency in the Spanish language (both written & verbal) is desired.
- Advanced proficiency in general computer programs, including Microsoft Windows applications, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Visio, etc.) and Adobe (Acrobat, Reader, etc.) software.
- Knowledge of general personnel policies and procedures, along with knowledge of federal and state laws.
- Ability to travel domestically with potential for International travel
- Knowledge of hospitality industry general practices.
- Able to safely move objects up to approximately 40 pounds about the workplace.