Lake Compounce - Seasonal Human Resouces Coordinator

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

People & Organization (P&O) Coordinators are professional team members responsible for helping with a variety of human resources-related tasks, including but not limited to hiring and onboarding, records management, uniform management, scheduling, employee events and helping to maintain positive employee relations.

Ideal candidates will have superior social, communication, writing, and organizational skills, and have a natural talent for helping others!

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Lake Compounce - Seasonal Human Resouces Coordinator

Roles & Responsibilities:

 

People & Organization (P&O) Coordinators are professional team members responsible for helping with a variety of human resources-related tasks, including but not limited to hiring and onboarding, records management, uniform management, scheduling, employee events and helping to maintain positive employee relations.

Ideal candidates will have superior social, communication, writing, and organizational skills, and have a natural talent for helping others!

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome team members and guests with a smile and positive attitude!

• Professionally and legally represent Lake Compounce to ensure continued compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws

• Distribute team member uniforms and keep track of inventory

• Create team member ID badges and name tags

• Assist with recruiting and interviewing initiatives throughout the season

• Schedule team member orientations and ensure all team members complete the required onboarding activities

• Conduct Park tours for new employees

• Assist with the coordination and execution of exciting team member events

• Respond to team member inquiries via phone and email

• Distribute paychecks on a bi-weekly basis and answer inquiries related to pay

• Assist with timekeeping for assigned departments

• Review payroll and proactively identifies errors

• Review and track compliance with work permits for minors

• Assist with processing HR paperwork and employee transactions

• Assist employees with Workday navigation and password resets

• Perform copying, filing and various other administrative duties

• aAll other duties assigned by leadership

Education & Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year of related work experience in HR highly desired

• College education preferred but equivalent work experience will also be considered 

• Previous experience with utilizing centralized scheduling or workforce management platforms highly desired

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age to comply with Connecticut Child Labor Laws

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work for your scheduled shift

• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner

• Ability to portray a positive, professional attitude

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive employee data

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively with a wide range of diverse personnel and guests

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point

• Knowledge of Google Sheets or Smart Sheet, a plus

• Ability to use office tec