Human Resource Manager

Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year history as an innovator in the hospitality industry, Highgate specializes in providing expert guidance through all stages of the property lifecycle including planning, development, recapitalization, and disposition. The company successfully develops a diverse portfolio consisting of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, all featuring contemporary programming and digital technology. Highgate leverages industry-leading revenue management tools to efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. Supported by an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner to top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

This employment opportunity is for a Human Resources Manager position at Highgate’s Kaimana Beach Hotel. The role primarily involves assisting the Director of Human Resources across a variety of HR functions. The Human Resources Manager is tasked with ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and reporting in accordance with Highgate Hotel’s policies and procedures. This role also leads the recruitment process for all positions, making sure the hiring is conducted timely and efficiently. Accurate and punctual completion of paperwork is critical, as well as understanding and enforcing company policies. The manager also supports benefits administration and handles workers’ compensation duties. Importantly, this position oversees employee training and development initiatives to ensure all required training is completed and fosters a culture of continuous learning across the property.

Additional responsibilities include conducting prescreening interviews, maintaining employment records such as new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions. The HR Manager audits payroll hours to determine benefits eligibility and monitors leave of absence and workers’ compensation claims. The role requires managing payroll information, time and attendance systems, and preparing financial reports related to labor costs and overtime. The candidate must maintain a working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations and handle recruitment advertising, employee onboarding, and termination paperwork. The HR manager leads property safety training programs and ensures compliance with HR and loss prevention standard operating policies. The role also involves partnering with department leaders to identify training needs and deliver service standards, coordinating training records, creating training materials, and supporting the creation of new training programs and initiatives. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demands a proactive, friendly, and service-oriented approach in all interactions with employees and guests. The ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively is essential. Highgate Hotels offers a dynamic environment where a dedicated HR professional can impact employee engagement and operational excellence at the Kaimana Beach Hotel.