HR Manager

Plans, develops, implements and administers Darien Lake 's Human Resources function. Ensures day-to-day operations are performed successfully. Communicates to full-time, part-time and seasonal associates and ensures compliance with all federal and state employment laws as well as with company policies and procedures. Achieve financial goals by effective management of staffing and labor controls. Performs related supervisory and professional work as required.

Salary: $71,000 - $85,000 a year - Full-time

• Manage all aspects of the Human Resources employment administration process to include, but not limited to, applicant tracking, paperwork processing, document/record retention, benefits administration and payroll. Ensures adequate and friendly service is provided to all who visit Associate Services locations.
• Manages all seasonal selection and onboarding processes. Ensures each division has appropriate staffing levels during all phases of the park's operation.
• Communicates with associates at all levels of the Company and key external contacts including vendors, other business contacts, regulatory agencies and local, state or federal government offices. Utilizes various formats of communication including verbal, written and statistical data.
• Perform administrative responsibilities for HRIS systems, including payroll, ATS, scheduling, unemployment claims processing and on-boarding processes , including processing and report writing, as required
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating budget for areas of responsibility. Ensures budgeting guidelines are met; prioritizes expenditures to stay within budget. Make overall adjustments to meet departmental goals.
• Provide training and direction to line associates coach and counsel associates to improve performance. Delegates work assignments and motivate staff to achieve optimum job performance through positive feedback and personal example.
• Work with associates and management to determine, document and implement reasonable job accommodations for sincerely held beliefs and for an employee's verified claim of disability.
• Act as an employee relations representative for concerns involving associate issues. Partner with Corporate PCAR team with  harassment and discrimination allegations. Receive initial associate complaint reports, conduct investigations. Accurately and thoroughly document investigations. 
• Serves as Human Resources Manager On-Duty as scheduled with responsibilities for conducting employment investigations, coaching managers and divisional leaders and reviewing requests for dismissal.
• Maintains updated job descriptions in compliance with federal, state and local laws and Six Flags policy.
• Reviews background check information for newly hired associates and renders employment decisions on the basis of such information. Ensures the process is in full compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws.
• Assists in training and staff development programs.
• Oversees the operation of the park's uniform program. Ensures accurate inventory reports, places orders for new items, manages physical inventory, and works with outside vendors for uniform laundering and repair.
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Meets Six Flags's attendance requirements as outlined in Six FLags's attendance policies.
• Adheres to Six Flags's Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 year College University) in Human Resources management or related field.
• 5 - 7 Years Related Experience in Human Resources, the theme park, hospitality, entertainment or travel industry, or a combination of both.
• At Least 21 years of age
• Demonstrated familiarity with federal, state and local labor laws, including EEO, medical and religious accommodations, FMLA and minor labor laws
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, as well as, superior spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Strong time and project management skills and experience
• A high level of organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, including applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to speak in front of groups and facilitate presentations and trainings.
• Able and willing to travel (domestically and internationally) for recruiting quality applicants
• Demonstrated ability to analyze recruitment data and present relevant information to key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and supervise others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver against set goals
• Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
• Valid Driver's License