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Director of Human Resources - Lifestyle Luxury Hotel

Rebel Hotel Company
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for staffing qualified personnel; ensuring employment statute compliance; overseeing all aspects of wage, benefit, worker's compensation unemployment; training program direction, implementation and administration; and employee relations coaching, counseling and discipline. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.

Job Duties & Functions

  • Approach all encounters with guests and Associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with company dress code and wearing a name tag when working (per brand standards)
  • Comply with and ensure adherence to company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol awareness, CPR and First Aid.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Associates must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow Associates.
  • Direct and supervise Human Resources staff.
  • Prepare and maintain Human Resources budget.
  • Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/Associate regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance.
  • Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, ADA, Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings. Implement policies and programs to guarantee compliance.
  • Communicate new policies, information, and directives to all Associates.
  • Instruct staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure staffs compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and monitor recruitment, screening and reference checking of all non-exempt personnel.
  • Recruit, interview and recommend all exempt personnel
  • Maintain Associate benefits programs union relations, dues and welfare pension funds.
  • Set up, approve, and maintain all wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations.
  • Recommend and/or approve all Associate transitions, i.e. new hire, transfer, promotion, etc. Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest, through Associate development and motivation.
  • Maintain open door policy.
  • Monitor and analyze turnover statistics
  • Conduct training classes.
  • Update and submit required reports in a timely manner.
  • Participate in and monitor safety committee in compliance with Loss Prevention SOP's.
  • Ensure compliance with all HR related Loss Prevention SOP's.
  • Establish and maintain safety incentive program.
  • Become a certified trainer in all current HR training modules.
  • Participate in and monitor effectiveness of committees.
  • Practice positive Associate relations, including coaching, counseling & discipline.
  • Develop and maintain an employee benefit programs.
  • Monitor training program.
  • Participate in and monitor orientation programs.
  • Develop managers for future advancement.
  • Ensure managers are using coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns.
  • Ensure Associate Opinion Survey is completed by all Associates.
  • Condense and expedite paperwork, develop internal communications, improve record keeping.
  • Develop and maintain suggestion box program.
  • Plan and edit employee newsletter.
  • Manage all personnel files.
  • Manage resume and application files
  • Develop and monitor recruitment resources.
  • Attend meetings/training as required by management.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Compensation - $150k to $170k/year

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000

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