Sand Valley is hiring: Human Resources Manager in Nekoosa

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Sand Valley is a golf resort and community in central Wisconsin offering premier golf, outdoor activities, dining, and accommodations. The resort focuses on hospitality, authenticity, collaboration, and a passion for people.

Position Summary

At Sand Valley, the Human Resources Manager leads the daily operations of the People & Culture department and partners with staff and leaders across the resort to ensure a supportive, compliant, and welcoming workplace. This role oversees onboarding, benefits, employee housing, and related HR processes, with a focus on confidentiality, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for people.

The HR Manager works closely with the Director of People & Culture to uphold the resort values of genuineness, stewardship, collaboration, curiosity, and passion.

Core Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Compliance: Lead daily HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, personnel changes, and file maintenance; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, leave administration, etc.); manage unemployment claims, wage garnishments, employment verifications, and required documentation; conduct regular audits within the HRIS (ADP) to ensure accuracy in employee data, classifications, and compensation; maintain all mandatory HR postings and internal policy adherence; assist with reporting and audit processes as needed.
• Employee Experience & Communication: Facilitate a smooth onboarding and offboarding experience for seasonal and year-round staff; provide clear and timely communication regarding benefits, policies, and resources; serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions, concerns, or personal challenges while maintaining confidentiality and empathy; reinforce consistency in applying workplace policies and expectations outlined in the Team Member Handbook.
• Employee Housing Coordination: Oversee day-to-day management of employee housing (on-site and off-site locations); manage housing agreements, move-ins/move-outs, deposits, and communications with residents; serve as the first point of contact for housing matters.
• Collaboration & Culture: Partner with the Director of People & Culture on community outreach and team engagement initiatives; help plan internal events (e.g., Anniversary Luncheons, End-of-Season Celebration); work with the HR Coordinator to improve onboarding, training, and exit processes; embody Sand Valley values in all work.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in hospitality or a seasonal business.
• Solid understanding of HR compliance, benefits administration, and experience with HRIS (ADP a plus).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, collaborative, and service-oriented mindset.

Supervises

• HR Coordinator

Classification

• Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Equal Opportunity

Sand Valley LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industry: Hospitality