What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Vacatia?
Human Resources Generalist – Resort Operations
Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment? Join Vacatia and help us create an exceptional workplace experience for the teams who deliver memorable vacations to our guests and owners!
We're looking for a hands-on, approachable Human Resources Generalist to partner with resort leadership, support our associates, and help foster a positive and engaging workplace culture. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being actively involved in resort operations, building meaningful relationships, and making a difference every day.
What You'll Do
At Vacatia, hospitality starts with our people. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with resort leadership, support associates across multiple departments, and play an important role in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a workplace where great hospitality begins!
Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment? Join Vacatia and help us create an exceptional workplace experience for the teams who deliver memorable vacations to our guests and owners!
We're looking for a hands-on, approachable Human Resources Generalist to partner with resort leadership, support our associates, and help foster a positive and engaging workplace culture. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being actively involved in resort operations, building meaningful relationships, and making a difference every day.
What You'll Do
- Be a trusted HR partner: Serve as a go-to resource for associates and resort leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
- Create a great first impression: Partner with Talent Acquisition and department managers to support recruiting, hiring, new-hire orientation, and onboarding.
- Support our associates: Assist with benefits administration, leave management, workers' compensation, payroll updates, and employee-related questions.
- Build a positive workplace culture: Support associate engagement, recognition, training, and development initiatives that help our teams thrive.
- Partner with resort leadership: Provide hands-on HR support across resort departments, including coaching, performance evaluations, employee relations, and staffing needs.
- Keep us compliant: Maintain accurate employee records, support HR reporting and audits, and ensure consistent application of company policies and applicable employment laws.
- 2–4 years of Human Resources experience, ideally in hospitality, resort operations, or a similar service-oriented environment.
- Working knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employment laws.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and positive relationships with associates and leadership.
- Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism.
- A proactive, adaptable, and hands-on approach to supporting a dynamic resort environment.
- Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking, and payroll systems preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
At Vacatia, hospitality starts with our people. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with resort leadership, support associates across multiple departments, and play an important role in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a workplace where great hospitality begins!