[Hiring] Director of Talent & People Operations @Under Canvas Inc.

Role Description

The Director of Talent & People Operations leads the organization's talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and workforce planning functions. This is a hands-on leadership role that partners closely with leaders across the company to build strong teams, support managers, and create a consistent employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Owns the full hiring lifecycle for a high-volume, primarily seasonal workforce.
• Serves as a key HR partner to the field on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and people-related decisions.
• Partners closely with managers to strengthen culture, enhance the employee experience, and enable continued growth.
• Supervises and develops the HRBP, ensuring consistent and responsive HR support across the organization.
• Open to fully remote candidates with occasional travel for in-person meetings and events.

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience.
• 5+ years full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience with high-volume recruiting, applicant tracking systems, and recruiting metrics.
• Experience with employee relations and investigations.
• Prior experience serving as an HR business partner or senior HR generalist preferred.
• Multi-state employment law experience.
• Hospitality, tourism, seasonal recruiting experience is preferred.
• Experience with J-1 or other international seasonal hiring programs is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including to camp locations and recruiting and career events.

Requirements

• Lead all recruiting and staffing initiatives.
• Partner with the VP of Hospitality and Regional Directors on workforce planning and recruiting strategies.
• Develop relationships with universities and other recruiting avenues.
• Represent Under Canvas at various career fairs and community hiring events.
• Oversee the J-1 host employer program and sponsor partnerships.
• Manage all corporate recruiting and interviewing needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies with hiring practices.
• Partner with VP of HR to develop employer branding initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) program.
• Company-provided benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability coverage, and parental leave.
• Optional supplemental benefits including hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, legal services, and an employee assistance program.
• Generous discounts on stays across the Under Canvas family of camps and resorts.
• Exclusive lifestyle, partner brand, and industry discounts.
• Flexible time off to support work–life balance.

Company Description

Under Canvas is the leader in outdoor hospitality, founded in 2012 in West Yellowstone focused on connecting guests with nature and one another. Today, the brand includes 17 locations consistently recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and more as among the best resorts in the U.S. and worldwide.

• Guests stay in safari-inspired tents featuring ensuite bathrooms, plush king beds, luxe linens, and wood-burning stoves.
• Expansive lobby tents designed for dining, gathering, and curated programming—from yoga and live music to campfire s’mores.
• Backed by KSL Capital Partners, Under Canvas is building a multi-brand platform with ambitious growth plans.