Office & Community Relations Lead

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park in Corona, NY seeks an Office/Community Relations Manager to launch and operate a new office, oversee HR administrative processes, vendor management, and community engagement, ensuring the pre-opening timeline stays on track and operations run smoothly.

This role coordinates across internal teams, applicants, community partners and vendors, delivering a welcoming, high‑quality experience for visitors and partners while aligning recruiting and workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, hospitality, public administration, communications or related field.
• HR certifications preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• 5–7 years in office management, HR coordination/operations, community engagement, or vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of HR policies, employment regulations, and labor laws to ensure compliance.
• Serve as primary resource for applicants and guidance on employment opportunities.
• Coordinate scheduling for interviews, appointments, and services at the Vendor & Career Center.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Employment regulations

Communication

Vendor management

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Office administration

Interview scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certifications

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park in Corona, NY seeks an Office/Community Relations Manager to launch and operate a new office, oversee HR administrative processes, vendor management, and community engagement, ensuring the pre-opening timeline stays on track and operations run smoothly.

This role coordinates across internal teams, applicants, community partners and vendors, delivering a welcoming, high‑quality experience for visitors and partners while aligning recruiting and workforce