Job Description:
Summary The Talent & Culture Manager is a strategic partner within Wild Dunes Resort\u2019s Human Resources team, responsible for leading talent acquisition, workforce planning, and staffing strategies that support both year-round and seasonal business demands. This role ensures the resort attracts, hires, and retains top talent while delivering an exceptional candidate, hiring manager, and employee experience. This is not a Remote position. This position combines hands-on recruiting leadership with forward-thinking workforce planning, relationship building, and process innovation. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, solutions-oriented, and skilled at developing creative staffing strategies and talent pipelines in a dynamic, hospitality-driven environment, while championing Wild Dunes Resort\u2019s culture through impactful onboarding initiatives and service-focused training.\u00a0Key Responsibilities\u00a0Workforce Planning & Talent StrategyDevelop and execute a\u00a0comprehensive annual staffing plan\u00a0aligned with business goals, seasonality, and occupancy forecasts
Conduct\u00a0annual and ongoing staffing needs assessments\u00a0in partnership with Department Leaders
Design and implement\u00a0seasonal staffing strategies, including high-volume hiring plans to support peak periodsResponsibility of Off-site Housing for applicable Seasonal Staff.
Monitor workforce trends and develop proactive solutions to ensure talent readiness<\/p>\n
Talent Pipeline Development & SourcingBuild and maintain strong relationships with\u00a0internal leaders, candidates, and external partners
Establish and manage partnerships with the\u00a0Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)\u00a0and workforce programs such as\u00a0ICEP, Trident Technical College,\u00a0and International Partners for recruitment of J1, F1 and H2B work cultural exchange programs.
Create and implement\u00a0innovative sourcing strategies and new staffing resources\u00a0to attract diverse, qualified candidates
Represent the resort at job fairs, community events, and workforce development initiatives<\/p>\n
Recruitment & Candidate ExperienceLead\u00a0full-cycle recruitment efforts\u00a0to ensure timely filling of all open roles
Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure a\u00a0seamless, high-quality candidate experience
Support high-volume and seasonal recruiting needs, stepping in as needed to meet hiring demands
Drive improvements that enhance hiring manager satisfaction and candidate engagement<\/p>\n
Selection & Hiring OperationsEnsure effective collaboration with hiring managers to support selection decisions
Maintain strong communication throughout the hiring process
Exercise sound judgment and\u00a0escalate issues appropriately when needed<\/p>\n
Onboarding & Pre-Employment ProcessesOversee\u00a0new hire onboarding, including paperwork, HR systems entry, orientation coordination, and I-9 compliance
Initiate and support\u00a0immigration and housing processes\u00a0as needed
Ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee with a strong first-day experience<\/p>\n
Process Improvement & InnovationIdentify opportunities to\u00a0enhance recruiting processes, tools, and systems
Utilize data and insights to improve\u00a0time-to-fill and overall hiring efficiency
Generate and implement\u00a0new ideas and creative staffing solutions\u00a0to strengthen talent pipelines
Lead talent acquisition projects focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence<\/p>\n
Reporting, Metrics & OperationsMaintain Applicant Tracking System (ATS) data integrity and reporting
Track and improve key metrics, including\u00a0time-to-fill, quality of hire, and seasonal staffing effectiveness
Manage recruiting expenses and assist with budget reconciliation
Ensure compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and company policies<\/p>\n
Qualifications\u00a0Qualifications\u00a0Required Experience2-3 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or Resort Management, preferably in a fast-paced or hospitality environment
Proven success in\u00a0workforce planning, high-volume, and seasonal staffing
Strong ability to\u00a0build relationships and influence stakeholders\u00a0at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to generate innovative staffing solutions and process improvements
Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate with urgency, adaptability, and sound decision-making
Embodies Hyatt\u2019s Core Values –\u00a0Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing<\/p>\n
Preferred ExperienceBachelor\u2019s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP\/SCP, AIRS, or similar) a plus, or desire to work towards the certification
Experience with workforce development programs, visa programs, or hospitality staffing initiatives is a plus<\/p>\n
Additional Information\u00a0This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the organization.\u00a0All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"South Carolina","_application":"https:\/\/visasponsor.jobs\/api\/jobs\/8bfa8d3ebcef4ecb8e3a444b28994d0e\/TALENT-&-CULTURE-MANAGER","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":"","_joinchat":[]},"job-types":[398],"class_list":{"0":"post-14327","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"pmpro-has-access","7":"job-type-h1-b"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/14327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kick-start.us\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=14327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}