Human Resources Director

Six Flags Over Georgia; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Over Georgia seeks a Director of Human Resources to partner with park leadership, aligning people strategies with operations to drive results and employee experience. The role manages a full-time to high-volume seasonal workforce and navigates labor law compliance with discretion and integrity.

You will lead recruitment, performance management, compensation reviews, and HR budgeting while ensuring engagement and a strong park culture across all departments. Internal candidates only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred; or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in theme park or hospitality industry is beneficial; track record of managing high-volume seasonal staffing preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support park’s objectives and advise leadership on HR trends.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and staffing for large seasonal and full-time workforce across departments.
• Manage HR team functions, including compliance, housing, engagement events, and supplemental staffing programs.
• Drive positive park culture, employee engagement, and effective workplace resolutions with leadership support.
• Oversee orientation, leadership development, and skills training to ensure safety and performance guidelines.
• Use HR metrics to inform decisions and track core KPIs for HR practice improvements.
• Oversee performance and compensation review processes across divisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and manage HR budget; adjust labor and expenses as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Team-building

Influence & collaboration

Integrity & judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

8+ years HR leadership

SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred

Job description

Location: Six Flags Over Georgia & White Water
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Regional Director, Human Resources

Salary: $100,000 annually, depending on experience

Dorney Park.

The Director of Human Resources (HR) will serve as a strategic business partner to the park’s leadership team, aligning people strategies with operational goals to drive results and enhance the employee experience. This role requires a leader with a high level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment, capable of managing a full-time to high-volume seasonal workforce and navigating compliance matters in a fast-paced environment.

This role oversees all aspects of HR including recruitment, seasonal compensation, performance management, and maintaining compliance with labor laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned HR leader with a deep understanding of employment practices, a strong leadership track record, and the ability to work with and support all levels of employees.

This position is open to internal candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support the park’s business objectives, advising leadership on HR trends and best practices.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for a large seasonal and full-time workforce, ensuring appropriate staffing levels across all departments during peak seasons.
• Manage all aspects of the HR team to include but not limited to compliance, wardrobe, engagement events, housing, shuttle services, exchange programs as well as supplemental staffing programs.
• Champion a positive park culture and drive employee engagement initiatives. Manage complex employee relations issues, partnering with Corporate as needed and provide coaching and counsel to drive effective workplace resolutions.
• Oversee the implementation of orientation, leadership, and skills training programs, ensuring all employees receive sufficient training to meet job performance and safety guidelines.
• Leverage HR metrics and data insights to make informed decisions, track key performance indicators to drive sound HR practices.
• Oversee performance and compensation review processes across all divisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and manage HR budget. Adjust labor and expense budget, as needed, to meet park needs and goals.
• Ability to work hours to meet business needs to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred), or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Experience in the theme park or hospitality industry is beneficial as is a track record of managing high volume seasonal staffing is preferred
  • SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred

• Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
  • Demonstrated success building high-performing, inclusive teams
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of leadership
  • High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment