Office & Community Relations Manager — HR & Vendor Ops

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services is seeking an Office/Community Relations Manager to launch and operate our Corona, NY office, oversee HR administrative processes, vendor management, and community engagement. You will coordinate across internal teams, applicants, partners, and vendors to ensure smooth pre-opening and ongoing operations.

You’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the Vendor and Career Center, representing Hard Rock at events and job fairs, while aligning recruiting activities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of HR policies, regulations, and labor laws to ensure compliance.
• Serve as primary resource for applicants by guiding employment opportunities.
• Respond to HR and vendor inquiries; coordinate interviews, appointments, and services at the Vendor & Career Center.
• Partner with Community Engagement Team to strengthen local relationships and workforce initiatives.
• Deliver the Hard Rock Workforce Readiness Program to prepare local talent for opportunities.

Skills

HR policies

Vendor management

Community engagement

Organization

MS Office 365 / IT tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Hospitality, Public Admin, Communications

Tools

Workday

Job description

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services is seeking an Office/Community Relations Manager to launch and operate our Corona, NY office, oversee HR administrative processes, vendor management, and community engagement. You will coordinate across internal teams, applicants, partners, and vendors to ensure smooth pre-opening and ongoing operations.

You’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the Vendor and Career Center, representing Hard Rock at events and job fairs, while aligning recruiting activities