Job Description: HR Manager

Position Title: HR Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

About the Center:

The Center is a world-renowned wellness destination located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With over 250 retreats annually and a focus on meditation, yoga, Ayurveda, and personal transformation, we serve thousands of guests each year in a purpose-driven, serene, and spiritually rooted environment.

Role Summary:

The HR Manager will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, training, and benefits coordination. This person will be a people-focused leader, ensuring that property remains a values-aligned, engaged, and legally compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff

- Maintain compliance with federal and state labor laws

- Oversee payroll processing in partnership with Paychex

- Update and enforce employee handbook and HR policies

- Handle employee relations, discipline, and conflict resolution with empathy and clarity

- Manage benefits administration and coordinate with insurance brokers

- Develop and support training programs for supervisors and staff

- Monitor staff morale and lead retention initiatives

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of HR management experience (hospitality, retreat, or nonprofit settings preferred)

- Knowledge of employment law, payroll, and HR best practices

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

- Ability to work with diverse teams in a values-driven, spiritual environment

- Experience with Paychex or similar systems preferred

- PHR or SHRM certification a plus

Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience. Includes health benefits, retreat participation privileges, and more.