HR Manager (Full-Time)

Pelican Bay Foundation, Inc. • Pelican Bay, FL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager manages the delivery of all HR programs, policies, and services across the Foundation. This role is designed for a leader who thrives in a dual capacity: acting as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team while serving as the operational leader for the HR team. The primary objective is to manage the HR function in a manner that ensures regulatory compliance, organizational alignment, and a consistent, positive experience for all team members.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing professional HR staff.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, compliance, compensation, and talent management.
• High-level proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms; Paylocity experience is highly preferred.
• Professional experience in hospitality, service, or seasonal/H-2B workforce environments preferred.
• Experience managing H-2B or similar complex seasonal workforce programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and consult with executives and leaders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Required).

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Recommending HR priorities and initiatives that support business needs and improve the team member experience.
• Supporting workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and performance management initiatives.
• Directing and coaching the HR team, instilling a culture of accountability and professional excellence.
• Ensuring HR programs remain aligned with Foundation goals and Core Values.
• Partnering with leadership on complex personnel matters, providing guidance on investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Partnering with leadership to navigate complex employee matters and help reduce organizational risk.
• Applying employment practices consistently across Foundation departments to support equity.
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing support to the management team to ensure leaders understand and consistently execute employee management processes, procedures, and best practices, fostering fair, compliant, and effective people leadership.
• Maintaining current knowledge of employment laws to support organizational compliance.
• Manages the H-2B seasonal workforce program, a key component of the Foundation's talent strategy.
• Coordinating with legal counsel and external stakeholders to maintain the integrity of the seasonal labor pipeline.
• Ensuring adherence to federal and state requirements, documentation standards, and filing timelines.
• Following established process controls for the program; the Manager is responsible for operational oversight and coordinates day-to-day execution with the HR Coordinator.
• Oversees the Foundation’s hiring process to ensure talent acquisition is consistent and effective.
• Partnering with department heads to support staffing plans that reflect the Foundation’s operational needs.
• Supporting a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Oversee compensation practices, including offers, job changes, and internal equity considerations.
• Provide guidance and approval for complex or sensitive compensation decisions.
• Manage benefits administration, including vendor relationships, plan evaluation, and team member communications.
• Ensure effective administration of HR operations through appropriate processes, controls, and team accountability.
• Manages the Foundation’s HRIS, Paylocity, to support accurate reporting and data-informed decisions.
• Maintaining data standards and reporting accuracy within the HRIS.
• Using HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Driving process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and the overall team member lifecycle.
• Cultivating a positive, inclusive workplace culture that serves as a living reflection of the Foundation’s values.
• Supporting initiatives for team effectiveness, performance management, and the professional growth of team members.
• Supporting engagement action planning and helping translate survey data into actionable next steps.
• Supporting senior leadership on special projects and organizational initiatives.
• Ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures are maintained across the HR team during periods of growth or change.
• Executing other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with excellent Safe Harbor employer match
• Free Team Member Meals
• Company-paid Group Life, Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager