Human Resources Generalist (Hiring Immediately)

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Yountville, CA

Laying in the heart of Napa Valley, The Estate Yountville features two magnificent hotels that embody the perfect getaway and retreat. Surrounded by vineyards, Michelin-star restaurants and exquisite views in Yountville, our 22-acre haven sits among one the most coveted viticulture regions in the world. We invite our guests to immerse themselves in a redesigned Wine Country experience in a delightfully vino-cultured manner: two luxury hotels with decidedly different personalities – the vibrant Hotel Villagio and its sophisticated counterpart, Vintage House, a chic and tranquil sanctuary. A combined room-count of nearly 200 rooms and suites allows us to create a memorable experience for any occasion!

This is a temporary role with the opportunity to start as soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily operations of the Human Resources Department and helps ensure a positive employee experience across the property. This role assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR programs. The HR Generalist works closely with department leaders to support team members while ensuring compliance with company policies, hospitality standards, and federal, state, and local employment laws.

This position plays a key role in fostering a professional, service-oriented workplace culture aligned with the organization’s values and guest service standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day HR operations across departments including Food & Beverage, Culinary, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Spa, and Front Office.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS systems.
• Assist with HR documentation including employment verifications, employee changes, and personnel files.
• Support HR compliance processes and internal audits.
• Assist with recruitment efforts including job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Support hiring managers with the recruitment process.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements including background checks and onboarding paperwork.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure completion of onboarding documentation.
• Assist with onboarding follow-ups and introductory period tracking.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Support employee relations matters and assist with workplace investigations as needed.
• Assist managers with performance management processes and documentation.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and professional workplace environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including wage and hour regulations.
• Support the administration of company policies and employee handbook guidelines.
• Assist with documentation related to disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans.
• Assist with workplace safety initiatives and support the workers’ compensation process, including injury reporting, claim tracking, documentation, and communication with employees, managers, and insurance carriers.
• Maintain compliance with required workplace postings and employment documentation.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and benefit-related questions.
• Support leave of absence administration including medical leaves, personal leaves, and accommodation requests.
• Track employee eligibility and documentation related to leaves.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is required.
• Experience in hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or service environments is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to move throughout the property and various departments.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Hotel Villagio & Vintage House offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hotel Villagio and Vintage House are equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)

Compensation details: 30-35 Hourly Wage

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