Talent & Culture Manager

Talent & Culture Manager Full TimeUSSCIsle of Palms

• United States4 days ago Opening Share 7 0 27 0 Industry
• Hotels & Resorts Role
• Human Resources Manager Level
• Management Department
• Human Resources Full Time Posted at: 27 May 2026

Last Date:

23 Jun 2026 Salary Details Competetive Salary Offered Job Description Description The Talent & Culture Manager is a strategic partner within Wild Dunes Resort's 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's culture through impactful onboarding initiatives and service-focused training. Key Responsibilities Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy Develop and execute a comprehensive annual staffing plan aligned with business goals, seasonality, and occupancy forecasts Conduct annual and ongoing staffing needs assessments in partnership with Department Leaders Design and implement seasonal staffing strategies, including high-volume hiring plans to support peak periods Responsibility of Off-site Housing for applicable Seasonal Staff. Monitor workforce trends and develop proactive solutions to ensure talent readiness Talent Pipeline Development & Sourcing Build and maintain strong relationships with internal leaders, candidates, and external partners Establish and manage partnerships with the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and workforce programs such as ICEP, Trident Technical College, and International Partners for recruitment of J1, F1 and H2B work cultural exchange programs. Create and implement innovative sourcing strategies and new staffing resources to attract diverse, qualified candidates Represent the resort at job fairs, community events, and workforce development initiatives Recruitment & Candidate Experience Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to ensure timely filling of all open roles Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure a seamless, 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 Selection & Hiring Operations Ensure effective collaboration with hiring managers to support selection decisions Maintain strong communication throughout the hiring process Exercise sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately when needed Onboarding & Pre-Employment Processes Oversee new hire onboarding, including paperwork, HR systems entry, orientation coordination, and I-9 compliance Initiate and support immigration and housing processes as needed Ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee with a strong first-day experience Process Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to enhance recruiting processes, tools, and systems Utilize data and insights to improve time-to-fill and overall hiring efficiency Generate and implement new ideas and creative staffing solutions to strengthen talent pipelines Lead talent acquisition projects focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence Reporting, Metrics & Operations Maintain Applicant Tracking System (ATS) data integrity and reporting Track and improve key metrics, including time-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 Qualifications Qualifications Required Experience 2-3 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or Resort Management, preferably in a fast-paced or hospitality environment Proven success in workforce planning, high-volume, and seasonal staffing Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at 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's Core Values

• Empathy Integrity Respect Inclusion Experimentation Wellbeing Preferred Experience Bachelor's 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 Additional Information This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Duties and responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the organization. All 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.