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Job Description
- Req#: VA-10312
- Manage full cycle hiring for hourly roles across resort departments.
- Partner with department leaders to meet staffing needs efficiently.
- Organize and lead high-volume interviews and hiring events.
- Source candidates through online platforms, community outreach, and job fairs.
- Ensure smooth and professional candidate experience from application to onboarding.
- Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Monitor hiring metrics and adjust strategies as needed.
- Support onboarding and compliance with all hiring policies and labor laws.
- Promote Kalahari as an employer of choice in the community.
- Industry Knowledge: A Strong understanding of hospitality industry, resort , or waterpark operations is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems and virtual interview platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to partner with leaders and engage candidates.
- Organization: Able to manage multiple openings, plan hiring events, and meet staffing deadlines.
- Flexibility: Willing to work non-traditional hours based on business needs.
- Experience: 2+ years in recruiting or HR, preferably in hospitality or high-volume environments. Prior experience with hourly or seasonal hiring is a plus.
- Compliance : Familiar with hiring laws, EEO standards, and onboarding best practices.
- Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:
- Promotion from within
- Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life, and Career wellness initiatives
- Educational opportunities
- Full and varied benefits package available for full-time associates
- 401(k) with company match
- Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Discounts and resort perks
About the company
The Kalahari Resort and Convention Center is a water park resort chain with locations in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; Sandusky, Ohio; Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania; and in Round Rock, Texas.
Description
Welcome to the Kalahari Experience
At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.
But we’re more than a resort. As a major employer, we provide thousands of jobs and career growth opportunities while delivering exceptional service. Our associates take care of millions of guests each year, making every visit special.
Beyond our walls, we’re making a difference. Through our partnership with charity: water , we’re committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is making waves in the Mid-Atlantic with our newest location in Spotsylvania, Virginia, expected to open in 2026. Our fifth resort will feature over 175,000 square feet of indoor waterpark fun, 900 family-friendly suites, and a massive convention center.
Resort Hiring Manager
Join the adventure where opportunity meets excellence! Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a dynamic, people-driven Resort Hiring Manager to help shape the future of our talented team at our brand-new Spotsylvania, VA , property.
In this role, you'll begin by supporting corporate recruitment initiatives across multiple properties, gaining valuable insight into company-wide systems and standards. After the ramp-up phase, you'll transition into leading full-cycle recruitment efforts for your assigned resort, helping to build the teams that create unforgettable guest experiences.
This is an hourly, on-site position based in our Spotsylvania VA., employment office.
Hourly Wage: Starting at $19/hour, depending on qualifications
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Company Mission
We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.
Recruiting Vision
We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.
A Sampling of Our Benefits
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and guests. Recognition includes Forbes' America’s Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner, and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000); Sandusky, Ohio (2005); Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015); Round Rock, Texas (2020); and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.
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