Office & Community Relations Lead

Hard Rock International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pre-opening project experience

Job summary

Hard Rock International in Corona, NY is seeking an Office/Community Relations Manager to launch and operate a new office, overseeing HR administrative processes, vendor management, and community engagement.

The role coordinates across internal teams, applicants, and partners to ensure a smooth pre-opening timeline and high-quality visitor experience. Strong leadership and HR policy knowledge are essential; a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Public Administration, Communications, or related.
• HR certifications preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP).
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in office management, HR coordination/operations, community engagement, or vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Launch and operate the new office in Corona, NY, ensuring HR administrative processes run smoothly.
• Oversee vendor management, communications, and scheduling for interviews and services at the Vendor & Career Center.
• Lead Community Engagement efforts to strengthen local relationships and workforce development initiatives.
• Deliver workforce readiness programs to prepare local talent for opportunities with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Metropolitan Park.
• Represent Hard Rock at community events, job fairs, and vendor outreach activities to promote employment and partnerships.
• Coordinate with corporate HR, procurement, security, IT, and legal teams to align with organizational standards.

Skills

HR coordination

Vendor management

Community engagement

Office operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Workday

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Hard Rock International in Corona, NY is seeking an Office/Community Relations Manager to launch and operate a new office, overseeing HR administrative processes, vendor management, and community engagement.

The role coordinates across internal teams, applicants, and partners to ensure a smooth pre-opening timeline and high-quality visitor experience. Strong leadership and HR policy knowledge are essential; a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience are required.