Director, Human Resources

Great Wolf Resorts is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead our HR operations at our family-friendly indoor water park resorts. In this role, you will be tasked with overseeing HR strategies that support our mission to create family traditions, one family at a time, by fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and service. The successful candidate will ensure that our HR initiatives are innovative, effective, and well-aligned with our overall business objectives. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving employee engagement and retention, developing talent, and ensuring compliance with employment laws across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process to meet the high demands of growth within the hospitality industry.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

Required Skills

• Proven understanding of HR functions (staffing, training, compensation etc.)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company