Human Resources Generalist
SALAMANDER HOSPITALITY•Middleburg, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Corporate Human Resources Generalist will play a crucial role in the Salamander Collection Home Office in key areas of recruiting, training, and administration. This role helps attract and develop talent, ensures compliance with HR policies, and supports company culture and service excellence.
Requirements
- HRIS/HCM experience required.
- Experience with full‑cycle recruitment and ATS systems.
- Familiarity with interviewing techniques, HR practices, and labor laws.
- Experience delivering training programs and facilitating workshops.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Make business decisions based on reports and similar facts as well as on experience and personal opinions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
- SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for The Home Office and property-level Executive Committee roles, management positions, and other key vacancies.
- Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and create recruitment strategies.
- Source candidates through job boards, databases, professional networks, referrals, and social media.
- Create and publish job postings; maintain employer brand across online platforms.
- Coordinate interviews, monitor hiring progress, and maintain recruitment metrics (e.g., time‑to‑hire).
- Manage candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
- Conduct reference and background checks, prepare new-hire files, and support onboarding and orientation activities for the Home Office.
- Support Salamander’s values and vision by coordinating training and development initiatives.
- Partner with the Director of Training and property leadership to identify training needs, conduct assessments, and develop program plans.
- Implement corporate training initiatives at the property level.
- Lead on-property training, working closely with hourly Service Professionals and HR to ensure all teams are up to standard.
- Provide direct on-property support during property openings, transitions, or underperforming hotels.
- Support the Director and Senior L&D Manager with on-the-job feedback from travel and training visits.
- Conduct property visits to audit training effectiveness and provide feedback.
- Administers corporate service professional training programs.
- Support HR operations including onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality.
- Process I‑9s, new-hire paperwork, employee changes, terminations, and payroll/benefits updates.
- Assist with leave administration (FMLA, disability, workers’ compensation).
- Prepare reports including new-hire trends, EEO data, and turnover analysis.
- Reconcile invoices
- Perform regular audits of HR files, benefits statements, and payroll-related programs.
- Coordinate HR communications such as newsletters, postings, and announcements.
- Support performance review processes and policy updates.
- Provide HR customer service to employees, handling routine inquiries and referring complex matters as appropriate.
- Assist with HR events including open enrollment, wellness fairs, career fairs, and employee recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
