HR Manager, Luxury Hotel - Benefits & Compliance

The Chanler; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chanler is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a luxury hotel in Newport, RI. The role emphasizes benefits administration, H-2B coordination, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and meticulous record-keeping in a confidential environment.

Ideal candidates will excel in organization, discretion, and professional communication across departments, supporting hourly and management staff in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience managing hospitality HR operations and records.
• Familiarity with H-2B visa processes and seasonal staffing.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with onboarding systems and employee communications.

Responsibilities

• Benefits administration across health, dental, vision plans.
• Coordinate renewals, open enrollment, and education meetings.
• Liaise with insurance brokers and benefit providers.
• Ensure accurate enrollment, deductions, COBRA, and terminations.
• Audit benefit eligibility and records; assist employees with questions.
• H-2B program administration, onboarding, housing documents.
• Coordinate housing readiness and arrivals for seasonal staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain employee files and onboarding documentation.
• Support onboarding and orientation; ensure policy compliance.
• Promote a professional, organized HR service across departments.

Skills

Hospitality HR experience

H-2B programs

HR compliance

Benefits administration

Onboarding processes

Job description

The Chanler is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a luxury hotel in Newport, RI. The role emphasizes benefits administration, H-2B coordination, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and meticulous record-keeping in a confidential environment.

Ideal candidates will excel in organization, discretion, and professional communication across departments, supporting hourly and management staff in a full-time, on-site capacity.