Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Boone, North Carolina | Full-time, on-site | Reports to the General Manager

Base salary: $65,000–$75,000

A confidential hospitality and wellness retreat destination is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support its full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. As the primary on-site HR leader, you will balance approachable employee support with consistent policies, documentation and accountability, while coaching department leaders across a varied hospitality operation.

What You Will Do

Lead full-cycle recruiting, onboarding and employee-lifecycle administration.

Manage employee relations, investigations, conflict resolution and disciplinary matters with sound judgment and appropriate documentation.

Support federal and North Carolina employment-law compliance and maintain policies and the employee handbook.

Oversee payroll coordination with Paychex, benefits administration and insurance-broker communication.

Coach managers on people issues, performance management and consistent policy application.

Support supervisor training, employee engagement and retention initiatives.

Maintain organized, confidential HR records and follow through on employee and manager needs.

Required Qualifications

Progressive HR experience with meaningful responsibility for employee relations and compliance.

Hands-on exposure to recruiting, onboarding, payroll and benefits administration.

Experience supporting an hourly or mixed hourly/salaried workforce and coaching managers.

Ability to work independently as an on-site HR leader, with strong organization, discretion and communication.

An empathetic, consistent approach to both employee advocacy and accountability.

Ability to work fully on-site in Boone and support a respectful, mission-driven wellness environment.

Preferred Experience

Approximately five or more years of progressive HR experience.

HR Manager, HR Director, HR Business Partner or broad HR Generalist responsibility.

Hospitality, resorts, clubs, retreat centers or other multi-department organizations; healthcare, senior living, nonprofits, education and other hourly-workforce environments may translate well.

Paychex or comparable HRIS/payroll experience; PHR or SHRM certification is helpful rather than required.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary of $65,000–$75,000, depending on experience.

Subsidized employee housing based on availability, subsidized meal plans and employee wellness-program opportunities.

Subsidized health/dental coverage and paid vacation/sick time after 90 days for eligible full-time employees.

401(k) contribution/match after one year, under the employer’s plan.

A realistic commute or relocation plan to Boone is important; housing availability and eligibility will be discussed individually.

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration. Company information will be shared with qualified candidates during the hiring process.