Human Resources Generalist/Manager

The Manager, Human Resources Generalist, is part of a high-performing HRG team at the center of delivering and continuously improving core people processes across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to build broad HR capability while executing critical programs spanning talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, engagement, associate relations, and workforce planning. Working in close partnership with HR COEs and HR Business Partners, the HRG Manager ensures that HR programs are delivered with precision, consistency, and impact—supporting leaders with data, insights, and seamless execution. At the same time, this role contributes to improving how work gets done by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance tools, and elevate the associate experience. Ideal candidates are curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn—bringing strong execution discipline while building the confidence and capability to solve problems, challenge assumptions, and grow into more strategic contributions over time.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• 2 years of relevant professional experience in human resources, organizational capability, human capital consulting or related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and pattern of exceptional performance.

Preferred

• Advanced degree, including MBA or MS
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and detail orientation
• Experience in a role requiring independent decision-making and management of conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting HR programs or operations in a corporate or shared services environment.
• Familiarity with HR systems, reporting tools, and data management.
• Recent experience as a Human Resources professional engaging with Senior Level Executives; specifically, broad experience base in one or more of the following areas: talent management and development, workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, performance management and coaching, organizational design and change management.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

• Partner with leaders and organizational capability team as appropriate to ensure that organizational structures are aligned with business goals, work processes/systems are efficient and can be leveraged across disciplines, and roles and accountabilities are clearly defined and aligned with key priorities and a shared vision with decisions made at the right level.
• Support facilitation of succession and workforce planning activities that support the business growth strategy.  Applies personal expertise in talent assessment to facilitate optimal development planning.
• Provide support to business leaders to optimize human resources strategies, executing against HR Talent Strategy to drive business outcomes.
• Partner with HR Talent Performance COE to drive performance within the stakeholder organization and ensure optimal business decisions are made that protect and strengthen Marriott culture and brand.
• Support the ongoing development of talent and organizational capability for assigned teams, understand the talent needs of the organization; assess current and future talent needs based on business levels and growth plans, develop plans and programs to address both talent and skill gaps.
• Monitors, manages, and administers human resource procedures and plans for assigned teams, including partnering with HR COEs and Associate Relations teams on cyclical and lifecycle processes.
• Execute annual and cyclical HR programs, including performance management, compensation planning, engagement surveys, workforce planning activities, and required training processes.
• Track milestones, manage data inputs and outputs, and ensure accurate completion of assigned HR deliverables.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and materials for leaders and HR partners using established templates and tools.
• Build working knowledge across HR disciplines including compensation, performance management, talent processes, and workforce data.

HR Program Delivery

• Partner with HR COEs and HR Business Partners to ensure accurate and timely execution of HR initiatives. 
• Ensure employee data accuracy across HR systems by auditing data, identifying discrepancies, and following corrective processes.
• Administer HR procedures and ensure data accuracy; escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for standard HR questions, directing stakeholders to the right resources when needed.
• Execute and administer core HR programs (performance, compensation, engagement, workforce planning, training). 
• Track key milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements. .

Process & Operational Effectiveness

• Follow defined HRG processes and documentation standards to ensure consistent execution across the team.
• Collaborate with fellow HRG team members to share best practices, track work, and manage volume.
• Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and raise improvement opportunities to HRG leadership.
• Support small-scale process enhancements, documentation updates, or automation efforts when directed.
• Incorporate feedback to improve accuracy, communication, and efficiency.

Foundational Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills applied to data, reporting, and process execution.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working with HR systems, reporting tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Executes defined programs and processes; limited independent decision-making; focuses on accuracy, learning, and delivery.
• Ability to follow established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Developing business acumen and professionalism when interacting with leaders.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.