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People + Special Projects Manager

People + Special Projects Manager

Del Mar VacationsOrleans, Massachusetts, United States, 02653
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Del Mar Vacations

Del Mar Vacations is a Veteran-owned and operated, full-service vacation property management company with over 4 homes across Cape Cod. Our mission is to create lifelong memories through 5-star guest and homeowner experiencesand we do that by putting hospitality and service at the heart of everything we do.

We're a team of passionate, smart, and engaged people who solve problems creatively and serve with care. Our ideal teammates thrive in a high-energy, tight-knit environment, are intellectually curious, optimistic, and ready to pivot when things change.

We live and work by our mantra :

R.R.R.E.E.E. – Readiness. Responsiveness. Resolution. Empathy. Efficiency. Enthusiasm. It's how we show up, how we fix things, and how we treat people.

Our values make this more than just a job :

  • Be Reliable. Reliable. Reliable.
  • Think like a Guest. Think like a Homeowner. Think like a Team Member.
  • The Obstacle is the Opportunity.
  • Make it Happen.
  • Be Anti-Fragile.

If that resonates with you, keep reading.

The Opportunity

We're searching for a dynamic, strategic, and operationallysavvy People& Special Projects Manager who will serve as a key partner in scaling our team, culture, and systems. This newly created role blends highlevel HR strategy, changemanagement, special projects, and growthoriented operations. You'll work closely with our senior leadership (CFO, COO, CEO), our HR Office Manager, and our finance and operations teams to build the people infrastructure that supports our expansion and ensures we continue delivering exceptional service, both to guests and homeowners.

What You'll Own

  • HR Strategy & Special Projects Execution

    • Lead people strategy : talent planning, organizational design, workforce planning in growth markets.

  • Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on culture, change management, growth readiness.
  • Serve as the special projects lead for peopleandops initiatives (new market launches, process redesign, system rollouts, real estate investments, and large development inititiatives).
  • Scalable Systems & Special Projects

    • Develop and optimize scalable HR / people operations systems (onboarding, training, performance, retention) to match growth ambitions.

  • Lead crossfunctional projects e.g., expansion into new vacation rental markets, multi-state compliance, seasonal staffing models.
  • Partner with operations & finance to ensure alignment of people systems with business goals.
  • People Operations & Employee Experience

    • Oversee employee lifecycle initiatives : highvolume recruiting (seasonal + fulltime), onboarding, development, retention.

  • Work with HR Office Manager to ensure consistent operations across locations.
  • Champion employee experience, culture programs, continuous improvement of engagement.
  • Compliance, Data & HR Systems

    • Ensure compliance with relevant employment law (MA + new states), manage benefits / admin strategy, leverage HRIS and data for insights.

  • Use people analytics to highlight trends, risks and opportunities for leadership decisionmaking.

    • What You Bring

  • 7+ years in HR strategy, operations, or people & growth roles ideally in a highgrowth, seasonal, hospitality or multisite environment.
  • Strong project management skills and proven track record in leading crossfunctional initiatives (systems, expansions, changemanagement).
  • Deep comfort with HR operations, systems (HRIS, onboarding / training workflows), and compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills you'll engage senior leaders, managers, and staff alike.
  • Ability to work in a fastpaced, dynamic environment, pivot quickly, and think both strategically and tactically.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or HR certification (SHRMCP, PHR) preferred.

    • Nice to Have

  • Experience in hospitality, vacation rentals, seasonal staffing or J1 programs.
  • Familiarity with expansion into new states, building people infrastructure from scratch.
  • Experience with HR analytics and / or changemanagement frameworks.

    • What's in it for you?

  • Be part of a fun, collaborative team that wins together.
  • Amazing co-workers who care about what they do.
  • 75% paid health insurance for you + dependents.
  • Dental & vision coverage.
  • HSA (Health Savings Account).
  • 401k with up to 4% match.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Yearly bonus program (and other recognition big & small).
  • Autonomy to build, create, and improve things daily.
  • Office in downtown Orleans (access to restaurants, shops, and Cape Cod life).

    • If you're passionate about people, operations, and growth and you love turning ambiguity into systems, scale and structure we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the team that takes care of everyone else. Send your resume and cover letter!

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