Director of Human Resources

Description

Location

Fall Line is being created to be a world class destination golf and sportsman’s club located approximately 2 hours south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Fall Line is comprised of 4,200 acres (and counting) located in the beautiful Georgia Sandhills region near Butler, Georgia, which is located approximately 40 miles east of Columbus and 45 miles southwest of Macon, Georgia. The area is bisected by the Fall Line geological formation from which the club derives its name. The Georgia Sandhills are upland, land-locked dune habitats with sandy soil and sloping terrain and are located within the Fall Line region, just below the transition zone between the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. This is the area where the ancient seashore was located over 65 million years ago. As the sea receded it left a series of sand dunes (now hills) ranging in height from 450 to 750 feet above sea level. The Sandhills look a lot like sand dunes at the beach, but with trees and other vegetation. They have a striking appearance with islands of exposed sand and sparse vegetation interspersed with tall pines and an open understory. Longleaf pine, turkey oak and wiregrass are the most common vegetation. The area has abundant deer, turkey, quail and other wild game. The sandy terrain (with sand up to 175 feet deep) together with 8–10-mile views from the property make the site ideal for creating golf courses that are classical in appearance and will offer firm and fast playability.

Club Overview

Fall Line has one 14,000 square foot residential property built by the previous owner that is currently being renovated and will be ready for use in stages beginning in October 2023. The founders envision a highly selective membership of approximately 100 individuals. Fall Line will serve as a retreat for these members, their families and guests (accompanied and unaccompanied) complete with accommodations, food and beverage and sporting pursuits.

The hospitality for Fall Line will begin with the arrival of guests into the local Butler County Airport and continue throughout their stay. Accommodations on site will feature overnight cottages and guest suites. Fall Line currently has 36 holes of golf under design by the Australian golf architecture firm of Ogilvie, Cocking and Mead (OCM) and will include an 12-hole short course and a “Himalayas” style putting complex as well as ample practice facilities and instructional areas. The courses will combine elements of English heathland courses with the Australian sand belt architecture brought to the region by Alister McKenzie. Over 50 acres of lakes (both natural and manmade), will be integrated into the design of the golf courses and to Club activities. Hunting and gun sports will feature prominently into Fall Line’s member/guest experiences. Those experiences will begin with a world class clay bird shooting facility that will be built in the next several months. Fall Line will also host guided hunts during hunting season. Guided hunts will focus on quail, deer, and turkey in season. Wild hog hunts will be offered year-round.

Title: Human Resources Director

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer

General

The Human Resource Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy. The position accomplishes this through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the objectives of the company. The position directly reports to the CEO or CFO. The position will be responsible for establishing hiring processes and employment guidelines as Fall Line approaches opening.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Administers payroll records and assure that all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour, worker’s compensation and related laws are consistently complied with

• Creates and maintains a Human Resources manual, which should be updated as needed, at minimum annually

• Implement data collection systems and process and record salary/wage payments

• Manage the club’s health, retirement and other benefits programs

• Conduct labor analyses, wage forecasting, staff planning, and other studies as part of annual business planning

• Compiles and adheres to departmental budget; takes corrective actions as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met

• Creates and maintains organizational charts

• Develops forecasts of short-and long-term staffing needs

• Keeps current with labor laws and regulations relating to employees; assures compliance with these laws and regulations locally, statewide, and federally

• Manages the club’s group insurance, unemployment and related benefits programs; communicates benefits information to staff

• Continually reviews and assists in updating the employee handbook and personnel-related policies

• Coordinates all employee record keeping functions

• Manages the club’s personnel program; assists in the development/implementation of applicable policies and procedures; processes various labor staffing reports; coordinates software applications to generate required information

• Development of job descriptions with Department Heads. Annual review of job descriptions with Department Heads to ensure relevancy.

Employee Recruitment & Training

• Assist club’s management staff with the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff members

• Develops/places recruitment ads; plans recruitment strategies; screens applicants and makes hiring recommendations

• Oversees references and background checks in the hiring process

• Undertakes wage/salary/benefit comparison surveys to remain the employer of choice in Taylor Country

• Recommends transfer, promotion and layoff strategies within the club

• Benchmarks the clubs’ employee recruitment and selection processes with others in the industry and explores new strategies as appropriate

• Provides general property orientation for new employees; assists in the development/implementation of within department orientation and training programs

• Develops and maintains a library of training resources specifically designed for each position

• Assists department heads in planning professional development and training programs for employees

• Provides the training, development and mentoring of personnel. Creates a culture of ongoing excellence in and among all departments and learning to promote cohesiveness and effective teamwork, making the whole greater than the sum of the parts

• Evaluates current employment, retention and recognition programs, and initiate all recruitment efforts providing the highest quality of employees and workforce.

• Member recognition and satisfaction will be given the highest priority in staff training and is a key metric of operational excellence

• Assists and encourages department heads with succession planning within their departments identifying staff capable or interested in developing their roles, preparing them for promotion into their next role

Workplace Satisfaction

• Coordinates the development and publication of the employee newsletter

• Organizes employee activities such as the Holiday Party and other outings as appropriate

• Oversees workers’ compensation program including review of all work-related injury claims to ensure integrity, on-going case management and reporting compliance. Recommends strategies to mitigate workers’ compensation costs

• Manages the club’s educational and referral programs for alcohol and substance abuse

• Creates a supportive work environment which promotes and measures the positive wellbeing of all employees

Employee Discipline

• Advises line managers about discipline/discharge and related matters

• Assists in the management of the club’s progressive discipline program

• Assists department heads in the creation of an annual review program. All reviews to be documented and placed in employee files

Member Services & Employee Relations

• Upholds the brand promise of Fall Line to its current and future members as a premier full-service golf and sportsman’s club

• Enables a world class service culture in all aspects of the member and guest experience

• Plans his/her work schedule in order be visible and readily accessible to members and their guests when reasonable during their visits to the Club

• An active, supportive and visible leader to the staff. Leads first and foremost by example, setting a work ethic that is emulated throughout the organization

• Holds direct reports accountable for achieving their responsibilities while also being accountable to the team

• Ensures that a positive, healthy, safe, and harassment-free work environment exists throughout the Club

• Differentiates Fall Line as a highly desirable place to work allowing recruitment and retention of the highest quality staff

• Ensures high functioning and consistent performance appraisal/review systems are in place and occur regularly so to ensure clear areas of responsibilities with established performance standards and goals for your department

• Promotes internal staff communication across all departments to facilitate anticipatory and cohesive staff action and responses

• Ensures clear channels of communications and policies to facilitate member requests to management and staff and enable prompt responses

Key Outcomes

1. Fulfill the role of Human Resources Director.

2. Create a hiring strategy for the opening of Fall Line.

3. Assist in the implementation of all technology platforms ensuring that staff are trained and capable of operating from these platforms upon opening.

4. Establish a payroll and benefits program for employees that places Fall Line as an employer of choice in the area.

5. Be viewed as an advocate for all employees of Fall Line.

6. Understand the operations of Fall Line and participates in the success of all departments in their mission.

Skills and Attributes

• Experience in Hospitality or Club management environment(s)

• Experience in startup hospitality operations.

• Proven ability to be a Human Resources Director.

• At least five (5) years’ experience as a Human Resources Director in high end hospitality environment.

• Desire to create and maintain a positive team culture

• Ability to interpret and analyze data to the benefit of the Club.

• Ability to prioritize and execute on key operational and strategic initiatives.

• Focuses on results and recognizes the difference between activity reporting and producing good results.

• Values members and employees equally

• Understands how to motivate employees in the high-end hospitality environments.

• Desires to live in close proximity to Taylor County

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mauk, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $125,000