Proper Hospitality is seeking a Director of People & Culture at Montauk Yacht Club, a 107-room luxury property set to debut within The Collective. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, discounts across our entire portfolio, a comprehensive benefits offering including health and wellness perks, and a fun, exciting environment within the iconic Hamptons in New York! 

Spanning 35 acres on Montauk’s Star Island, Montauk Yacht Club offers waterfront views, a private beach, three pools, multiple dining options and over 200 wet slips that can accommodate boats from small day cruisers to 300-foot superyachts. Holding eight decades of East End history as an elite social club and thoughtfully reborn for the modern traveler, guests can expect classic East Coast architecture, well-appointed interiors and detail-driven amenities. 

As the Director of People & Culture, you will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of our hotel's human resources function. You will be responsible for recruiting, retaining and developing our talented colleagues, ensuring that they are aligned with Proper’s values and committed to delivering exceptional service to our guests. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a luxury hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate interviews and selection
• Oversee the onboarding of new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization

Employee Relations

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
• Address employee concerns and mediate conflicts when necessary

Performance Management

• Develop and implement performance appraisal systems
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees to enhance their performance and career growth

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs for staff
• Support employee development initiatives to promote career progression

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage the hotel's compensation and benefits programs
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations

Policy Implementation

• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures
• Keep policies up-to-date with changing laws and industry standards

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations
• Prepare and submit reports related to HR metrics

Safety & Health

• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Implement safety protocols and emergency procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources management, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is a plus

Company OverviewProper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper. We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.

Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.