Talent & Culture Manager (Human Resources)

Auberge Collection; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Stay Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Auberge Collection is seeking a Talent & Culture Generalist to drive learning and development, onboarding, and employee engagement at the Kennebunk property in Maine. You will partner with department leaders to ensure payroll, staffing, communications, and relations are effectively managed.

The role focuses on full-cycle recruitment, policy compliance, and maintaining accurate HR records while fostering a culture of excellence and recognition across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in Talent and Culture generalist role.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all learning and development efforts on property, including onboarding and training programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact for team members.
• Maintain and improve HR processes, procedures, and communications for compliance and operations.
• Support department leaders across payroll, staffing, team communications, and employee relations.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all positions.
• Act as liaison for J-1 Visa partnerships.
• Maintain accurate employee records and enhance processes.
• Develop and sustain team member recognition programs.

Skills

Talent & Culture

Onboarding

Employee relations

Recruitment

HR policies

Tools

HRIS

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Type: Management

Company Description

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boats coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-basedJenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors.

Be a driving force behind talent and culture initiatives, serving as the steward of the property’s culture and values. This role is responsible for fostering a strong commitment to training, engagement, and standards of excellence. As part of the Auberge family, you will support all team members in delivering exceptional employee experiences throughout their entire employment journey.

• Lead all learning and development efforts on property, including new hire onboarding and ongoing team member training programs, ensuring continuous growth and alignment with brand standard.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members, providing guidance, support, and timely resolution to questions and concerns.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR processes, procedures, and communications to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness. Partner closely with department leaders to ensure policies and protocols are consistently followed.
• Support department leaders across all people-related functions, including payroll, staffing, team communications, and employee relations.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for all positions, including posting roles on internal and external job boards, screening candidates, and preparing and extending job offers.
• Act as the liaison for J-1 Visa partnerships, ensuring all applications are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, regularly reviewing and enhancing processes as needed.
• Develop, implement, and sustain meaningful team member recognition programs that reinforce culture and engagement.

Auberge Collection is proud to support the needs of our team members and their families with a competitive and affordable benefits package including:

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Basic Life and AD&D

Team Member Stay Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Task Force Opportunities

Voluntary plans: short- and long-term disability, additional life insurance coverage, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage, and legal insurance

401(k) program and receive a 4% match on employee contributions after one year.

Eligibility to enroll in our benefits is based on the applicable waiting period and employment status. Some benefits may require an employee contribution. The Plan documents supersede this description.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in Talent and Culture generalist role.
• Hotel experience preferred

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge
About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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