Director of Human Resources | Full-Service Hotel

Help Shape the Employee Experience

We’re seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead the people strategy for our full-service hotel. This role is ideal for an HR leader who can balance strategic priorities with daily operations while fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and employee engagement.

The Director of Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor to the General Manager and leadership team, providing guidance on all aspects of Human Resources while ensuring compliance, supporting managers, and creating an exceptional employee experience.

If you're passionate about developing people, navigating complex employee relations, and building strong organizational culture, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

You'll oversee all areas of Human Resources, including:

• Talent acquisition and onboarding
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Compensation and benefits administration
• Leave of absence management
• Workers' compensation administration
• HR compliance
• Employee engagement and retention
• Policy development and implementation
• Training and leadership support

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the daily operations of the Human Resources department while providing outstanding service to employees and managers.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and leadership team on organizational and people-related initiatives.
• Advise managers on employee relations, coaching, performance management, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining current HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and develop exceptional talent.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs while supporting fair and consistent employment practices.
• Manage leave of absence programs, disability accommodations, workers' compensation claims, and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, recognition, communication, and organizational culture.
• Supervise and develop Human Resources staff while promoting continuous improvement within the department.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone with:

• At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, employee relations, performance management, and employment investigations.
• Experience managing leave administration, workers' compensation, disability accommodations, and employee investigations.
• Strong recruiting and talent development experience.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• SPHR preferred.
• Experience in hospitality, hotels, resorts, or other multi-department, 24/7 operations is strongly preferred.

The Leader We're Looking For

Success in this role means you're someone who:

• Builds trust through consistency, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Coaches managers rather than simply enforcing policies.
• Can confidently navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Balances compliance with practical business solutions.
• Enjoys building systems, improving processes, and developing people.
• Understands that a positive employee experience drives exceptional guest service.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful leadership role within a full-service hotel where you'll have the ability to influence culture, support leaders, and make a lasting impact on the employee experience. You'll partner closely with executive leadership while helping shape the future of the organization through thoughtful, people-focused leadership.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an HR leader who enjoys building strong teams, supporting leaders, and creating an engaging workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us how you've helped organizations strengthen their people, culture, and leadership.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,698 - $87,441