People & Culture Manager

Ennismore; Key Biscayne (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Pre-opening experience

Global brand exposure

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Ennismore seeks a People & Culture Manager for its new Key Biscayne destination. You will lead the People & Culture strategy, shaping culture and talent practices from day one, partnering with senior leaders to recruit, onboard, and engage a large hospitality team across multiple brands.

The role requires 5+ years in HR leadership within hospitality, strong employment-law knowledge, and the ability to influence at the highest level. Pre-opening experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading HR in hospitality or luxury service.
• Experience with pre-opening teams preferred.
• Proven high-volume recruitment experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead People & Culture strategy with the MD and leaders.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding for ~220 staff.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing, and performance management.
• Provide coaching on employee relations and development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and policies.
• Manage payroll, benefits, HR systems, and records.
• Develop the P&C Coordinator and build the function.
• Foster an inclusive, service-driven culture.

Skills

HR leadership

Full-cycle recruitment

Employment law

Employee relations

Communication

Organization

Bilingual EN/ES

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Hospitality

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Set to open its doors in Spring 2027, The Cape Beach & Racket Club will redefine the private members club experience on Key Biscayne, Miami — a barrier island of rare beauty, just ten minutes from the city yet entirely apart from it. Built around a singular conviction that the finest life is not rushed, not performed, but quietly, fully embraced, the club offers a destination that belongs to no other place on earth.

Paris Society is currently undertaking the development of this extraordinary destination—a stand-alone private members club offering an unparalleled collection of experiences across dining, sports, wellness, and social life. Members will have access to the club's signature restaurant brands: a French coastal restaurant and acontemporary Japanese dining destination; Pool & Beach; a nine-court Racket Club; a Fitness & Wellness Centre; Kids Club and cafes. As we build the team that will bring this vision to life, we are seeking exceptional hospitality professionals who share our commitment to excellence, discretion, and the art of genuine hospitality.

We are seeking a People & Culture Manager to join the pre-opening team of our newest destination in Key Biscayne.

As a key member of the property's leadership team, the People & Culture Manager will play a pivotal role in bringing our vision to life by building an exceptional employee experience from the ground up. This role will lead all property People & Culture initiatives across recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, learning & development, and compliance while supporting the launch and growth of a team of approximately 220 employees.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional to shape the culture, talent strategy, and people practices of a luxury lifestyle destination from its very beginning.

Job Description

What you'll do...

• Partner with the Managing Director and department leaders to develop and execute the property's People & Culture strategy.
• Lead all talent acquisition and workforce planning initiatives to attract exceptional hospitality talent during the pre-opening and beyond.
• Create a world-class onboarding experience that reflects the Paris Society brand and culture.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, and personnel records.
• Lead and develop the People & Culture Coordinator while building a high-performing People & Culture function.
• Champion an inclusive, collaborative, and service-driven workplace culture.

Qualifications

What we're looking for...

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources or People & Culture leadership experience within hospitality, luxury lifestyle, hotel, club, restaurant, or similar service-driven environments.
• Previous pre-opening experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading full-cycle recruitment and high-volume hiring initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Experience partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
• Ennismore’s values and fast-growing environment
• To help define global brands and have a direct impact on the member experience
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in an open and innovative culture that values creativity
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brands Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands

Why Join Us?

At Paris Society, we create unforgettable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive destinations, and remarkable talent. As part of Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, we bring together entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and a passion for excellence.

Joining our pre-opening team means having the opportunity to help shape the culture, build the team, and establish the foundations of a truly exceptional destination from day one.

If you are passionate about people, hospitality, and creating meaningful employee experiences, we'd love to hear from you.