People and Culture Manager

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Be part of something extraordinary. As we open Charleston’s first waterfront luxury hotel, we’re building more than a property—we’re creating a culture of excellence, connection, and care. The People & Culture Manager will play a vital role in shaping that culture with intentionality—ensuring every colleague experience reflects the warmth and refinement our guests will feel the moment they arrive.

From coordinating mass onboarding efforts and training programs to designing recognition initiatives and engagement strategies, you’ll help set the stage for success. With a focus on retention, engagement, and purposeful connection, you’ll cultivate an environment where every team member feels supported, valued, and inspired to deliver world‑class hospitality.

• Partner closely with the Director of People & Culture to bring our people strategy to life and align HR initiatives with our business goals.
• Be a trusted advisor to colleagues—offering insight, coaching, and guidance that enhances engagement, retention, and growth.
• Lead colleague recognition and appreciation programs that celebrate milestones, successes, and the spirit of hospitality.
• Foster a sense of belonging through events, communication, and initiatives that strengthen our hotel’s community.
• Oversee colleague engagement surveys, including coordination, analysis, and the intentional results‑sharing sessions with leaders and teams to drive action and accountability.

• Assist our benefits and payroll team with the day‑to‑day HR operations including compensation, benefits, payroll, and leave administration, workers comp, and unemployment cases ensuring every process feels seamless and colleague focused.
• Build strong, authentic relationships across departments, serving as a resource and advocate for all team members.
• Manage employee relations, including addressing colleagues’ concerns, providing guidance, and conducting investigations as needed with fairness, empathy, and integrity.
• Handle colleague relations with empathy and professionalism, maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Drive our recruitment, onboarding, and training programs to attract and develop exceptional hospitality professionals.
• Assist with the hotel’s J‑1 Exchange Visitor Program, coordinating arrival logistics, housing arrangements, onboarding, and departmental job rotations to ensure a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
• Support our Learning and Development Manager by implementing intentional career pathing, mentorship, and leadership development programs that empower growth from within.
• Guide leaders through performance reviews and development plans that focus on learning, feedback, recognition, and continuous improvement.

• Assist with pre‑opening operations, ensuring that all colleagues are set up for success and the culture is built on strong, intentional foundations.
• Utilize data from our Workday HRIS and external benchmarks to make smart, informed people decisions.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes, embracing innovation and technology to streamline HR systems.
• Partner on change management initiatives, helping teams navigate transitions smoothly while staying engaged and motivated.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in luxury hospitality or a people‑centered industry.
• A deep understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and workforce engagement strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—you build trust, inspire confidence, and lead with empathy.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms preferred.

• Purpose‑driven leader who builds culture through everyday intentional actions and meaningful colleague experiences.
• Adaptable, organized, and energized by the opportunity to help launch Charleston’s newest waterfront luxury destination—with a vision of excellence and long‑term legacy.
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