Corporate HR Manager

Lead Corporate HR Operations, Recruiting, and Employee Relations Across a National Hotel Portfolio

This is a fully remote, hands-on HR management role responsible for corporate recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance across a growing national hotel management company.

• $75,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Company-supplied laptop
• Mobile device allowance

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate HR Manager
Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Direct Reports: None
Department: Human Resources

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Corporate HR Manager is responsible for administering key HR programs, including employee benefits, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, unemployment, 401(k), and Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC). This role also manages corporate recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations, including supporting hiring managers, addressing employee concerns, conducting workplace investigations, and ensuring consistent application of company policies. Additional responsibilities include HR compliance reporting, invoice management, and maintaining HR data accuracy. The position serves as a key resource for corporate employees and organizational leaders, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws while delivering effective, service-oriented HR support across the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Benefits Administration:
• Manage health, dental, vision, life, and ancillary benefits programs.
• Oversee open enrollment, new hire benefits onboarding, and qualifying life event changes.
• Serve as the primary liaison between employees, carriers, and brokers for benefits inquiries and resolutions.
Leave Administration:
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and other protected and company leave programs.
• Maintain accurate leave records and coordinate with managers for return-to-work transitions.
Workers’ Compensation:
• Manage claims from initial report to closure, coordinating with insurance carriers, adjusters, and operations teams.
• Ensure timely reporting and compliance with state requirements.
Unemployment:
• Respond to claims, provide supporting documentation, and represent the company in hearings as needed.
401(k) Administration:
• Oversee enrollments, contribution changes, withdrawals, and plan audits.
• Ensure compliance with plan documents and regulatory requirements.
WOTC Administration:
• Manage Work Opportunity Tax Credit ATS integration, ensuring timely applications are submitted to maximize available credits.
Governmental HR Reporting:
• Prepare and submit annual and periodic reports such as EEO-1, ACA filings, OSHA logs, and other state or federal requirements.
Corporate Recruiting:
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, candidate selection, and offers.
• Partner with corporate hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruiting strategies, and maintain timely candidate communication.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements and corporate new hire onboarding, ensuring a consistent and positive candidate and employee experience.
Corporate Employee Relations:
• Serve as a primary HR resource for corporate employees and leaders regarding workplace concerns, performance management, and interpretation of company policies.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations, recommend appropriate resolution, and coordinate corrective action when needed.
• Coach corporate managers on employee relations matters, documentation, and consistent, fair application of company policies and employment laws.
• Maintain confidential employee relations records and identify trends or concerns requiring follow-up.
Additional Support:
• Maintain HRIS data integrity as appropriate.
• Provide employee support for HR-related inquiries.
• Support corporate HR initiatives, onboarding improvements, and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Perform other HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including corporate recruiting, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, compliance reporting, and HR operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to recruiting, employee relations, investigations, benefits, leave, and workers’ compensation.
• Experience with 401(k) administration, unemployment claims, and WOTC programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, applicant tracking systems (ATS), HRIS, case management systems, and payroll systems.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, advising managers on employee relations issues, and managing full-cycle corporate recruiting.
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• High level of discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Benefits-specific certifications such as Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or similar credentials preferred.
• PHR, or SHRM-CP certification a plus.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel up to 5% for meetings, training, or projects.
• Flexibility to meet occasional business needs outside standard business hours.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and Real ID-compliant identification.
• Must be able to travel by car and commercial air.
• Prolonged periods of computer use and phone-based communication. Some lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required during travel or events.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a business setting.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policy.

About J&P Hospitality Management

Founded in 2017 by Jim Overman, J&P Hospitality Management, LLC is a full-service, third-party hotel management company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. With more than 30 years of hospitality experience, including eight years as Senior Vice President of Operations at ValuePlace and WoodSpring Hotels, Jim built J&P on a foundation of operational discipline, sales excellence, and a strong commitment to owner partnerships.

Today, J&P manages 150+ extended stay hotels across the United States, representing 10 brands, including Affordable Suites, Birch Hill Suites, Echo Suites, Extended Stay Suites, Extended Stay America Suites, MainStay Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Suburban Studios, Welcome Suites, and WoodSpring Suites.

Our portfolio spans economy to midscale extended stay hotels, serving corporate, government, workforce, and long-term stay guests.

What sets J&P apart is our combination of operational expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and a commitment to innovation. We embrace technology, including artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and empower our teams. Our proprietary systems bring together data from accounting, labor, market analytics, and property performance, giving our leaders the information they need to make smarter decisions.

Supported by a dedicated Operations Excellence Team, a specialized sales organization, and hands-on asset management, J&P provides the resources and expertise needed to deliver results across a growing national portfolio.

Our Mission: To maximize profits for owners and create opportunities for employees by delivering an excellent guest experience at the lowest possible cost, all with a spirit of partnership.

Our leadership team brings decades of experience across hospitality, restaurant, and retail operations, combining practical experience with a forward-thinking approach to business.

Why Join J&P Hospitality Management?

• Make an impact across a national organization. Support corporate employees and leaders while helping strengthen HR programs, processes, and employee experiences across a growing company.
• Enjoy a fully remote work environment. Work from home with the flexibility and accountability that come with supporting a national organization.
• Be part of an AI-forward company. J&P embraces artificial intelligence, automation, and proprietary technology to improve how we work and serve our employees, leaders, and owners.
• Experience meaningful variety in your work. Take ownership of benefits, leave administration, compliance, corporate recruiting, and employee relations rather than being limited to one area of HR.
• Work with an engaged executive leadership team. Partner with leaders who value practical solutions, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Join a company committed to growth and opportunity. With 150+ hotels across 10 brands and a growing national footprint, J&P offers the opportunity to contribute to an organization that continues to evolve.
• Be part of a culture built on partnership and integrity. J&P believes in honoring commitments, treating people fairly, and creating opportunities for employees while delivering results for our owners.

J&P Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all applicants and employees are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

J&P Hospitality participates in E-Verify. After an offer of employment is accepted, we will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires as required by federal law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.