Human Resources Manager
Gibson Island Club & Gibson Island Corporation | Anne Arundel County, MD
Build Your HR Career in a Truly Unique Environment
Thank you for your interest in the Human Resources Manager opportunity with Gibson Island Club and Gibson Island Corporation.
Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your HR career, expand your experience as a well-rounded HR generalist, or bring specialized HR expertise to the HR function while continuing to build your generalist skills, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a large and diverse workforce across a wide range of job functions.
As part of a two-person HR team, the Human Resources Manager will play a key operational role in managing day-to-day HR activities for both the Club and Corporation. This hands-on position provides the opportunity to contribute across all areas of human resources, including recruiting and onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, training and development, HR systems, and compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
Working closely with department leaders and staff, you’ll provide practical HR support, address workplace needs, and contribute to programs and practices that support both people and the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, building strong relationships, and being involved across the full range of HR functions while contributing to Gibson Island’s longstanding commitment to excellence.
An HR Opportunity Unlike Any Other
This is far more than a traditional HR position.
Located within a private gated community along the Chesapeake Bay, Gibson Island Club and Gibson Island Corporation supports approximately 300 employees throughout the year across an exceptionally diverse workforce. As Human Resources Manager, you'll partner with employees and leaders in hospitality, food and beverage, golf, racquets, summer camp, marina and harbor operations, boat maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping, facilities, and police and security services.
The variety of roles, the close-knit community, and the Island's extraordinary setting create an HR experience unlike any other.
Working as part of a collaborative two-person Human Resources team, you'll serve as a trusted resource to leaders and staff while balancing meaningful day-to-day HR operations with longer-term initiatives.
What You'll Do: Your responsibilities will include:
· Review payroll changes and process weekly payroll, including compensation changes, deductions, leave, benefits, timekeeping corrections, and final pay.
· Support full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, background checks, I-9 verification, new-hire orientation, and offboarding for year-round and seasonal employees.
· Support the administration of employee benefits, including enrollments, communications, audits, reporting, and compliance for medical, dental, vision, life, HRA, FSA, paid leave, and 401(k) programs.
· Administer HR compliance programs, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, workers’ compensation, OSHA, ACA, and required reporting and postings.
· Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, welcome initiatives, and HR-related events in partnership with internal teams.
· Maintain accurate employee records and Paycom HRIS data, generate HR metrics and reports, and provide employee and manager support for HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, leave, scheduling, tax, and self-service functions.
Key To Success: We’re looking for an HR professional who brings operational excellence, responsiveness to employee and manager needs, sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What You’ll Enjoy: A hands-on HR role where you can make a visible difference supporting employees, keeping HR operations running smoothly, building relationships across diverse departments, improving processes, and helping to create a positive workplace experience.
Requirements and Qualifications: This position requires an HR professional with strong operational capability, attention to detail, and the ability to support a wide range of HR functions in a service-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working across multiple HR disciplines while exercising sound judgment and working in partnership with senior HR leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally combining both HR generalist and specialist responsibilities such as recruiting, benefits administration, and/or payroll
- SHRM certification or comparable HR credential preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, COBRA, OSHA, and wage and hour regulations
- Excellent analytical and technology skills, including HR reporting, spreadsheets, data analysis, and presentation development; AI skills that enhance HR effectiveness are a plus
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build relationships at every level of the organization; Spanish language proficiency is a plus
- A customer-focused mindset and genuine commitment to creating an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace
- Ability to balance daily HR operations with project management and process improvements
About Gibson Island
Gibson Island is a private, member-focused community located on a scenic peninsula in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, where the Magothy River meets the Chesapeake Bay.
Spanning approximately 1,000 acres, nearly two-thirds of the Island is preserved as natural woodlands, wildlife habitat, and recreational open space, creating an extraordinary environment for residents, members, guests, and employees.
The Island is served by two complementary organizations:
- Gibson Island Corporation, which provides security, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and HOA community services.
- Gibson Island Club, a full-service social and recreational club offering golf, racquets, boating, dining, year-round family programming, and fitness.
Together, these organizations are committed to delivering exceptional service while preserving Gibson Island's unique character and strong sense of community.
Why Join Gibson Island?
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Build broad HR expertise across virtually every area of the profession
- Partner directly with organizational leaders to impact culture and organizational success
- Make a visible impact on the employee experience
- Work in an extraordinary waterfront setting unlike any traditional workplace
- Join a collaborative organization that values its diverse workforce, service, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary: commensurate with relevant work experience, education, skills, and abilities: $85K to $95K; 5% bonus eligible.
Benefits
Health & Wellness:
- Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off & Leave:
- Eight paid federal holidays
- Three floating paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Jury duty and bereavement leave
Insurance & Financial:
- Employer-provided basic life and short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and children
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching contributions of up to 4%
Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a letter of interest for this full-time, on-site Human Resources Manager position.
In your concise one-page cover letter, we'd like to learn something about you that may not be reflected on your resume. Also, tell us what excites you about this opportunity and what you're looking for in the next chapter of your career. We look forward to hearing from you.
EEO
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Application Requirement in addition to resume: Please submit a one page cover letter to include: 1) something about you that is not on your resume, 2) What excites you about this opportunity, and 3) What are you looking for in the next chapter of your career? Thank you.
Work Location: In person
