Human Resources Manager

The Chanler Inc • Newport, RI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager oversees and administers daily human resources operations in a luxury independent hotel environment. The role focuses on benefits administration, H-2B workforce coordination, recruiting and onboarding, employment-law compliance, and maintaining accurate employee records and HR processes. The manager supports hourly and management team members and helps ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and operational standards.

Responsibilities include administering benefit programs and coordinating renewals, enrollment, and employee education; managing H-2B onboarding, records, housing logistics, and regulatory compliance; supporting recruiting and hiring; conducting new-hire orientation; maintaining compliant HR records; and assisting employees and management with HR matters. The position requires strong organization, discretion, follow-through, and clear, professional communication across departments. It is a full-time, on-site role. Some evenings, weekends, or seasonal flexibility may occasionally be required. The position reports to Ownership and/or Finance Leadership.

Requirements

• Previous human resources experience.
• Hospitality experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, benefits administration, and onboarding practices.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with H-2B programs or seasonal workforce management.
• Experience working with onboarding systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee health, dental, vision, and related benefit programs, including renewals, open enrollment, employee education, enrollment changes, COBRA administration, eligibility audits, and employee assistance.
• Coordinate H-2B employee onboarding and compliance, maintain program records, liaise with attorneys, government agencies, partner properties, international contacts, and internal leaders, and track visa dates, expirations, reimbursements, and required notices.
• Coordinate seasonal employee arrivals, onboarding timelines, housing readiness, housing assignments and documentation, and employee move-in and move-out logistics; respond to housing concerns and coordinate housing needs and maintenance with internal teams.
• Assist with H-2B recruiting coordination and seasonal staffing logistics.
• Manage job postings, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, conduct initial interviews and reference checks, and maintain applicant tracking and hiring records.
• Coordinate hiring documentation and new-hire processes for seasonal and year-round positions.
• Conduct new-hire orientation, review policies and onboarding requirements, and coordinate orientation schedules and communication with department managers.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; monitor and communicate changes in minimum wage laws and labor requirements.
• Maintain and audit employee files, I-9s, onboarding documents, acknowledgments, and required postings; support policy administration, handbook compliance, workers’ compensation, and unemployment documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employee questions and HR concerns; support management with employee-matter documentation and follow-up; coordinate trainings and compliance communications; and promote a professional, organized, service-oriented work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Benefits

• Employee health, dental, vision, and related benefit programs are administered by the role; the posting does not specify benefits offered to the position holder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed