HR Manager

About Oyster Harbors Marine

At Oyster Harbors Marine, we don't just sell boats—we help people create unforgettable experiences on the water.

For more than 35 years, Oyster Harbors Marine has been one of New England's premier marine dealerships, representing many of the world's most respected brands, including Viking, Valhalla, Princess, Regulator, Everglades, Mag Bay, Fjord, Albemarle, Rossiter, Williams Jet Tenders, and Novurania. With multiple locations throughout New England, we provide industry-leading yacht sales, brokerage, service, storage, marina operations, and customer support.

Our mission is simple:

Delivering the ultimate boating experience through exceptional service, premium brands, and a passionate, professional team.

We're building more than a marine company—we're building a culture where talented people can do their best work, grow their careers, and take pride in being part of something exceptional.

Position Summary

This is not your typical HR role.

As the Human Resources Manager, you will help shape the future of Oyster Harbors Marine by building an outstanding employee experience from recruitment through retirement. You'll be a strategic business partner, coach, culture champion, and trusted advisor to leaders across multiple locations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on execution. One moment you may be recruiting top marine talent, the next you're coaching managers, improving processes, leading employee development initiatives, or helping build the next generation of leaders.

If you believe great companies are built by great people, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across all company departments
• Develop creative recruiting strategies to attract top talent
• Build relationships with trade schools, colleges, military transition programs, and industry organizations
• Coordinate interviews and hiring decisions
• Improve onboarding processes that create exceptional first impressions

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees
• Coach leaders through employee performance and development
• Assist with conflict resolution and workplace investigations
• Promote a respectful, positive, and accountable workplace culture
• Support employee engagement initiatives

Performance Management

• Oversee annual performance review process
• Assist managers with coaching and documentation
• Develop career pathing and succession planning
• Support leadership development initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer employee benefit programs
• Coordinate annual open enrollment
• Assist with compensation planning and salary benchmarking
• Maintain employee records and HRIS systems

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain employee policies and handbook
• Oversee workers' compensation and unemployment claims
• Coordinate required employment postings and reporting
• Partner with outside legal counsel when necessary
• Ensure all industry safety standards are practiced

Training & Development

• Develop training programs for supervisors and employees
• Coordinate safety and compliance training
• Support professional development opportunities
• Promote continuous learning across the organization

HR Operations

• Manage onboarding and offboarding
• Maintain personnel files and HR documentation
• Develop and improve HR policies and procedures
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends
• Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction

Culture Leadership

• Champion the Oyster Harbors Marine Core Values
• Foster teamwork and collaboration across locations
• Support employee recognition initiatives
• Help build a workplace people are proud to be part of

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to coach managers and influence organizational decisions
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems

Preferred

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Multi-location HR experience
• Experience in marine, manufacturing, retail, automotive, hospitality, or service industries
• Experience supporting growth-oriented organizations