Insurance Coverage

At Sandestin, we value your well-being by offering extensive insurance benefits for you and your family. Full-time, year-round employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and many other benefit coverage options. For more information on our full list of insurance benefits, please contact Human Resources. Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR, and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Sandestin Investments. 

To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided:  transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com

Personal & Vacation Time Off

Personal time is offered to full-time employees after a designated period of employment to support unforeseen or non-routine needs by providing flexibility for absences such as health-related appointments or important personal matters.

Vacation time is offered to full-time employees after a designated period of employment to encourage rest, recharge, and personal well-being, while supporting a healthy work/ life balance. As an employee’s length of continuous service with Sandestin increases, the amount of vacation time provided also grows in recognition of their ongoing commitment.

For full information on the policy, please contact Human Resources. 

Holidays

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection observes the following holidays each year and considers them compensable for all full-time year-round employees: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

For full information on the policy, please contact Human Resources.

Bereavement Leave

Full-time, year-round employees who experience a death in their immediate family are eligible for up to five days of paid leave. In addition, we will grant time off for the loss of a family pet. In this circumstance, time off will be granted, and PTO should be used.

For full information on the policy, please contact Human Resources. 

Paid Parental Leave

We prioritize our employees', recognizing the importance of supporting significant life moments. We're dedicated to assisting you throughout the journey of welcoming a new addition to your family. Our paid paternal leave of 4 weeks is available to full-time employees with at least one year of tenure, allowing you to bond with your newborn or newly adopted child without financial strain.

For full information on the policy, please contact Human Resources. 

401(k) Plan

We prioritize employees' financial well-being and offer a robust 401(k) retirement plan. We match 50% of contributions up to 6% of salary to support retirement goals and provide valuable tax benefits

For full information on the policy, please contact Human Resources. 

Spot Pet Insurance

Pet insurance is for paw-rents seeking a financial safety net for accidents or illnesses that their pets might experience in the future. Spot Pet Insurance covers things like Vet exams, dental care, x-rays, tests emergencies and hospitalizations along with much more.

TicketsAtWork

Through TicketsatWork, Sandestin gives employees access to exclusive savings and special discounts each month on the experiences and products you love such as movies, concerts, sporting events, theme parks, travel, electronics, and more.

Rocket Lawyer

To help you with major life changes and other legal needs, all active Hotel Effie employees have access to a legal documents library, Attorney Q&A, Attorney phone consultation and local discounts through Rocket Lawyer.

Sketchers Direct Partnership

SDI employees are eligible for a 30% discount on all work styles year round through our partnership with Skechers Direct, as well as quarterly Friends and Family events that provide exclusive discounts on more than 3,000 Skechers styles.

LifeMart by ADP

Here at SDI, we have partnered with LifeMart by ADP, where you’ll have access to exclusive savings on movies, concerts, sporting events, theme parks, travel, electronics & more.

Recognition & Rewards with Kudos

Great work deserves a spotlight! Our Kudos platform makes it easy to recognize one another and turn appreciation into real rewards.