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CoralTree Hospitality

Manages luxury hotels, resorts, residences

Complex People Services Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 9/9/27
$75k - $80k
Senior
Bachelor's
Orlando, FL, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 5–7 years of professional management experience in People Services is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in human resources is required.
  • Experience and working knowledge of the hotel business are required.
  • Computer competency with Microsoft Office products and experience with an applicant tracking system and human resources information system are required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the development, implementation, and administration of People Services functions, including recruitment, training and development, benefits administration, employee relations, and employment law compliance.
  • Support the area director with day-to-day People Services department operations and execute strategies to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent across area hotels.
  • Provide People Services support and manage day-to-day operations, with a focus on recruitment and employee relations for approximately 150 team members.
  • Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures and comply with them.
  • Apply human resources functions and state and federal regulations.
  • Lead recruitment, including posting jobs, using an applicant tracking system, participating in career fairs, and conducting background and reference checks.
  • Handle new-hire onboarding and administer team member files in the human resources information system, including data entry.
  • Enter new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions in the human resources information system.
  • Monitor leave-of-absence programs, including leave entitlement and Family and Medical Leave Act administration.
  • Answer questions about the 401(k) plan, vacation, and other ancillary benefits.
  • Assist with team member room-rate program and premises-pass requests.
  • Administer benefits, including monthly billing reconciliation of property premium reports and assistance with enrollment and coverage terminations.
  • Assist with performance management and ensure evaluations are completed on time.
  • Partner with the area director to organize and execute new-hire orientation, trainings, meetings, recognition events, engagement surveys, and open enrollment.
  • Guide the leadership team in coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
  • Address team member problems or concerns in a timely manner and handle confidential team member investigations.
  • Audit employee files and records periodically to ensure required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
  • Prepare for annual internal and external audits.
  • Participate in the Safety Committee.
  • Attend required hotel meetings and training.
  • Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming.
  • Assist with special projects and other duties assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of iCIMS and UKG is a plus.

About the company

CoralTree Hospitality manages luxury hotels, resorts, and residences for independent, branded, and soft-branded properties across the United States. It handles on-site operations, marketing, sales, revenue management, brand development, and HR support, with additional services for golf courses, spas, HOAs, and membership programs; it also oversees vacation rental units. The company uses a decentralized model that empowers on-property leaders to tailor operations to local markets, while revenue comes from management agreements with property owners. Its goal is to improve property performance and profitability, grow its portfolio, and expand residence and rental-management offerings under the CoralTree brand.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Reef expanded its CoralTree partnership July 1, 2026 to five properties nationwide.
  • CoralTree won Crystal Peak Lodge in Breckenridge on September 3, 2026.
  • The company added RiverPlace Hotel, Pioche Village, and Main & Sky in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • CoralTree sued Peninsula Beach Resort on June 10, 2025 over breach of contract.
  • Terranea litigation names CoralTree, Lowe, and JC Resorts in alleged retaliation and discrimination.
  • Reef concentration raises dependency risk; losing Black Desert or Park City weakens growth quickly.

What makes CoralTree Hospitality unique

  • Tom Luersen built CoralTree from Lowe’s Two Roads talent bench in 2018.
  • CoralTree manages 52 properties across hotels, resorts, residences, and vacation rentals.
  • Jeff Knowlton joined May 2026 to modernize systems, digital booking, and infrastructure.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Company News

Boutique Hotel News
Sep 25th, 2026
Outbound Park City set to open in early 2027.

Outbound Park City set to open in early 2027. Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Lifestyle brand Outbound Hotels will open its 180-room Park City property in early 2027, located in Utah. With views of the Wasatch Mountains, Outbound Park City will open for stays beginning 1 April 2027. Alongside its 180 rooms, amenities include two F&B venues - an all-day diner and cocktail bar - alongside two social areas. One serves as an indoor retreat with a pool, hot tub, cabanas and loungers, while an outdoor courtyard includes fire pits, outdoor games, and areas for live music. An additional 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is also available for events. "Park City is an exciting opportunity for us to bring the Outbound experience to one of the country's most iconic four-season mountain destinations," said Matthew Mering, co-founder of Outbound Hotels. "With reservations now open, we're one step closer to welcoming guests to a place where they can get outside, spend time together and enjoy everything Park City has to offer all year round." The Outbound portfolio includes The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, WY; Outbound Mammoth in Mammoth Lakes, CA; Outbound Stowe in Stowe, VT; and Outbound Sedona in Sedona, AZ. Additional properties are due to open in Yosemite, CA. Outbound Hotels is owned by Waterton and operated in partnership with CoralTree Hospitality. Highlights: * Lifestyle brand Outbound Hotels plans to open Outbound Park City in Utah in early 2027, with stays commencing 1 April 2027. * Designed by The Gettys Group, the 180-room mountain resort features an all-day diner, a cocktail bar, an indoor retreat with a pool, hot tub, cabanas, and loungers, an outdoor courtyard with fire pits and live music areas, and 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. * Led by co-founder Matthew Mering, the property joins Outbound Hotels' portfolio including properties in Jackson Hole, Mammoth Lakes, Stowe, Sedona, and Yosemite. * Owned by Waterton and operated in partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, the expansion brings the outdoor-focused hospitality brand to Utah's Wasatch Mountains.

Hotels Magazine
Aug 11th, 2026
CoralTree Hospitality appoints new CTO.

CoralTree Hospitality appoints new CTO. CoralTree Hospitality has appointed Jeff Knowlton as chief technology officer to lead the company's enterprise technology strategy, digital innovation and systems optimization across its portfolio. Knowlton brings more than 25 years of experience in hospitality and technology leadership, digital transformation, guest-facing platform enhancement and operational system modernization to his new role. He will oversee CoralTree's technology roadmap, focusing on improving guest experience, operational efficiency and scalable infrastructure to support the company's expansion. "Jeff's deep expertise at the intersection of hospitality and technology makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team," said Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality. "As we continue to grow, his vision and leadership will be instrumental in delivering innovative, seamless, and data-driven guest experiences across our portfolio." Before joining CoralTree Hospitality, Knowlton most recently served as chief information officer at Peregrine Hospitality. Prior to that, he served in the same role at Sonesta Hotels International. Knowlton also held technology roles with the Pursuit Collection, Sage Hospitality and Vail Resorts. "I'm thrilled to join CoralTree Hospitality at such an exciting time in its growth," said Knowlton. "The company has a strong reputation for thoughtful, experience-driven hospitality, and I look forward to advancing its technology capabilities to support both guests and associates while enabling long-term success."