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Karie Ursery

Jensen Beach

Summary

Dynamic HR and People and Culture Director specializing in the hospitality industry, equipped with extensive experience in recruitment, onboarding, and training. Proven track record of enhancing operational goals while fostering a positive work culture that empowers associates. Expertise includes U.S. and international recruitment, benefits administration, compliance training, and employee relations, all aimed at creating exceptional guest experiences. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic people management and collaboration, adept at aligning HR initiatives with overarching business objectives in fast-paced environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of HR Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort

Marriott Concord Hotels
01.2025 - Current
  • EC Member, MGS Provision Admin, GSS Trainer and Driver,GXP, Payroll, Kronos Dimensions Admin, UKG Onboarding Admin, Coach & Counsel, Key Holder, Approver, WC & GL Claims admin, Screening Specialist, Compliance Trainer, Oversee HR and Payroll for resort outlets and two freestanding restaurants, Locals Lanes and The Hutch Coffee Shop.

Area Director of People and Culture Playa Largo

Playa Largo, Courtyard and Curio Faro Blanco Shaner Hotel Group
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Playa Largo Resort and Spa, an Autograph Collection by Marriott Key Largo, FL
  • Courtyard by Marriott, Faro Blanco Resort Marathon, FL
  • Faro Blanco Resort, Curio by Hilton, Marathon, FL
  • EC Member, MGS Provision Admin, GSS Trainer and Driver, Payroll, Kronos Admin, IBUY Avendra certified, UKG | Fusion Onboarding Admin, Coach & Counsel, J1 recruiter | trainer | logistics manager, Key Holder, Approver, WC Claims, Screening Specialist, Compliance Trainer, Oversee HR and Payroll for three properties in The Florida Keys.

HR Director

Hilton Marco Island Resort and Spa
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • EC Member , Blue Energy safety leader, All Recruitment local/ international , Advertisements, Trip Advisor + Medalia Analytics, HRIS, Hiring, Onboarding, Brand Training, Hilton Lobby platform tech administrator , Hilton Brand Trainer, State of FL regulatory Trainer, F&B/ Alcohol compliance, WC administrator, drug screenings , BG screenings, GL Claims, COVID 19 compliance trainer, payroll processing through Oasis/ Paychecks PEO platform, employee event planner, community volunteer for multiple nonprofit organizations local, state and regional. Paylocity & ADP PEO Platforms

Opening HR Director

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Resort
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Executive Committee Member, All local / regional recruitment, Advertisements, Hiring, Onboarding, Brand Training, GSS Driver, Hilton Lobby platform tech administrator , Hilton Brand Trainer, State of FL regulatory Trainer, F&B/ Alcohol compliance, WC administrator, GL Claims, COVID 19 compliance trainer, hotel payroll processing through Oasis/ Paychecks PEO platform, employee event planner, community volunteer for multiple nonprofit organizations local, state and regional. Proudly served on the opening team to open the resort in Dec. 2018

HR Operations Director

Via Airlines
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Advertise, Screen, Interview, Hire, Orientate and Onboard all new associates such as pilots, first officers, captains, flight attendants, aviation professionals, A&P maintenance techs., maintenance controllers, gate agents, ground crew, guest experience agents, managers and office aviation personnel. Schedule and oversaw all new hire orientations plus recurrent trainings, initiate all personnel reviews, audit all files for compliance, counsel employees with benefits administration, WC administration, payroll processing, or any other employee related issues. Event planning, motivator, team leader, planner for employee and team building related functions- HRIS administration for ongoing file updating through Paychex, PEO platform.

HR Director

The Pier House Key West , FL and Sheraton Anchorage Resort Remington Hotels
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • The Duval Collection ( Key West, FL / Luxury Division ) & The Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa

HR Employee Services Director

Icicle Seafoods LLC
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Employ and terminate 450 /500 employees seasonally at Icicle Seafood's Seward, Alaska location. Present all current company policies + benefits including health insurance, 401K, safety and quality assurance practices to each employee through orientations and trainings. Manages employee personnel records. Communication Facilitator, including disciplinary action implementation and documentation. Maintains and displays all applicable and current government regulations on site. Oversee all on-site company housing logistics. Assist with employee food safety program including AK State DEC inspections. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Created ID badges and data entered all employees into current Attendance Enterprise time keeping and tracking system. Assisted the payroll administration with weekly reporting to maintain accuracy of employee additions, changes, training times and direct deposit updates. Adhered to company confidentiality procedures and maintained professionalism with a positive personality. Created requisitions through the UltiPro HRIS system. Interviewed, screened, reference verified all potential applicants. Hired, generated offers, tracked, communicated, on-boarded, orientated and data entered all new employees though a multi-step working process in the UltiPro HRIS system. Communicated with corporate offices weekly of any issues or changes with HRIS procedures. Present company benefits, 401K, medical and dental, making requested additions or changes in HRIS employee files.
  • Recruiter: Creates and maintains allied relationships with in state and out- of- state labor service centers, universities, community colleges, community centers, social service centers, job boards, senior high schools and online job board referral generating sources. Creates marketing materials, power point, flyers and informational Q & A guides as to accurate seasonal employment expectation and information. Attends recruiting and employment fairs throughout the year to ensure accurate employee ratios. Plans daily, weekly and monthly with employee services director and plant managers’ current hiring goals, achievements, return, retention and predictions vs. production predictions. National and International recruiting
  • Complete working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, business machines including copying, scanning, phones, smartphone, Skype, email, fax, social media sources and printers
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across seafood processing facilities.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

UAA
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Benefits administration
  • Compliance management
  • HR analytics
  • Human resources administration
  • CBA review and Implementation
  • Payroll Processor ( Multiple Platforms )
  • Certified Trainer
  • Operations Management
  • Technical Skills
  • Influence Marketing
  • OSHA trainer
  • HR analytics
  • Strategic planning
  • Logistics

Websites

Timeline

Director of HR Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort

Marriott Concord Hotels
01.2025 - Current

Area Director of People and Culture Playa Largo

Playa Largo, Courtyard and Curio Faro Blanco Shaner Hotel Group
01.2023 - 01.2025

HR Director

Hilton Marco Island Resort and Spa
01.2021 - 01.2023

Opening HR Director

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Resort
01.2018 - 01.2021

HR Operations Director

Via Airlines
01.2017 - 01.2018

HR Director

The Pier House Key West , FL and Sheraton Anchorage Resort Remington Hotels
01.2014 - 01.2017

HR Employee Services Director

Icicle Seafoods LLC
01.2010 - 01.2014

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

UAA

Awards, Certifications and Affiliations

SHRM Member, PHR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Nominated Leader of the Quarter, three Quarters in 2016 / 2017, HR Director of the Year 2015, Nominated HR Dir of the year 2019, Stars of the Industry Volunteer, One Blood of America , Blood Drive Hostess & Donor 2014-2025, Big Red Bus / Key West, Marco Island and Stuart Florida, Las Vegas Young Professional / Chamber of Commerce Member, Make a Wish Foundation Team Leader, 2017 Hurricane Maria& Irma Relief Volunteer / Feeding Children Everywhere, Member of the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, Mercy Corps Volunteer and Donor, 2018 Via Airlines Health Challenge Liaison, Meals on Wheels Coordinator and Volunteer – Stuart / Jensen Beach 2025 & St. Augustine, FL 2018-2021, 2019 Pelotonia Rider/ Donor/ Sponsor, Have volunteered locally for The Betty Griffin Center, SAE Youth, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Concord Share day partners with Feed the Children, Clean the World, Keepers of the Coast & Coalition of the Aging, PADI + NAUI Certified Open Water Diver, CPR / AED Certified 

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