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Discovery Land

Human Resources Specialist

Posted 22 Days Ago
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In-Office
La Quinta, CA
33-35 Hourly
Mid level
In-Office
La Quinta, CA
33-35 Hourly
Mid level
Manage HR operations including onboarding/off-boarding, maintaining HRIS and employee records, coordinating recruiting and training, responding to employee inquiries, supporting investigations, and administering employee housing and HR projects.
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Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: The Madison Club in La Quinta, California.
The Madison Club is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join the HR Department.
Job Summary:
The Human Resources Specialist will help The Madison by facilitating efficient HR operations by managing employee records, coordinating recruitment processes, providing administrative support and assisting with staff training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Assist with employee onboarding, new hire coordination, and off-boarding.

  • Maintain HRIS, employee files, and internal company tools with accurate employee information.

  • Facilitate employee and management training programs.

  • Respond in a timely manner to employee questions and requests related to HR functions including on-boarding, benefits, employment, and payroll.

  • Assist Sr. HR Manager with employee relations investigations.

  • Support various HR and recruiting projects as needed, including but not limited to updating the applicant tracking system with candidate status.

  • Manage employee housing process (beginning and ending walkthroughs)

  • Assist with other HR projects as needed and requested by the Senior HR Manager, GM, or Project President.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree is highly desirable, though comparable work experience will be considered.

  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within the hospitality industry.

  • Bilingual in Spanish required

  • Experience with MS Office suite.

  • HRIS Experience; Workday experience desired.

  • Recruiting / Talent Acquisition experience a plus.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k Contribution
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
  • Holiday Pay
  • Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
  • Work-Family Culture

The Company’s good faith estimate of the salary rate expected to pay for this role is $33 - $35 hourly and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

About Discovery Land Company

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts throughout North America. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.
We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - http://www.discoverylandco.com

About the Project - The Madison Club

The Madison Club is the most exclusive private residential community in La Quinta, California offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. In this tradition, it is a place of effortless grace and charm.  The ambiance is one of quiet sophistication, intimacy and understated luxury.  Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California’s classic old-line country clubs  https://madisonclubca.com/

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