HR Onboarding & Compliance Leader (Area Manager)

Dorney Park; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical coverage options

401K match

Park entry for employee

Tickets for friends and family

Discounts on food and merchandise

Employee events

Job summary

Dorney Park is seeking an Onboarding & Compliance HR Area Manager to join our HR leadership team. This full-time, year-round role supports onboarding, workforce management, and policy implementation to ensure readiness to work and compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 2–3 years of operational management experience. Strong coordination, leadership, and communication skills are essential, with flexibility for after-hours work and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, IR, OB, or related field.
• 2–3 years of managing operational functions within a department.
• Strong coordination, collaboration and interpersonal skills with urgency.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws; ability to interpret and implement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership with ability to influence decision makers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and HR/timekeeping systems Ceridian Dayforce and UKG/Kronos.

Responsibilities

• Manage the seasonal onboarding and position change process; improve efficiency for a positive associate experience.
• Support Workforce Management strategies for HR recruitment and park scheduling.
• Assist the HR Manager in implementing policies and developing practices for the HR Team.
• Evaluate HR metrics regarding onboarding, orientation and readiness to work.
• Manage seasonal office staff and document SOPs for compliance standards.
• Monitor HR systems and databases for compliance and completion of required processes.
• Manage HR audits and compliance.
• Initiate internship workshop program to educate team members on HR sectors.
• Support associate recognition and event programs as necessary.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving under urgency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

UKG/Kronos

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

Dorney Park is seeking an Onboarding & Compliance HR Area Manager to join our HR leadership team. This full-time, year-round role supports onboarding, workforce management, and policy implementation to ensure readiness to work and compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and 2–3 years of operational management experience. Strong coordination, leadership, and communication skills are essential, with flexibility for after-hours work and a fast-paced environment.