Corporate Director of Human Resources

Corporate Human Resources Director

Location: Binghamton, NY

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In Person / Office

Salary: $85,000-$95,000 per year, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Corporate Human Resources Director to oversee HR and payroll functions across our hotel properties throughout the United States. Based in Binghamton, NY, the Corporate HR Director will lead company-wide human resources strategies, systems, and initiatives while supporting the operational and business goals of the organization.

This role will focus on strategic workforce planning, employee engagement, talent acquisition, compliance, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and the development of HR teams across multiple hotel properties.

The ideal candidate will be professional, energetic, upbeat, and results-oriented, with a strong desire for success. A great sense of humor, customer-service mindset, friendly and outgoing personality, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with people are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Planning

• Develop and implement long-term workforce plans aligned with company growth and business objectives.
• Establish and monitor HR policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Analyze workforce data, including turnover, staffing levels, and labor costs, to support informed business decisions.
• Oversee employee training and professional development initiatives.
  
  

HR Leadership

• Guide, coach, and support HR managers and HR professionals at individual hotel properties.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure consistency in HR practices across the organization.
• Build strong relationships with property-level leadership and management teams.
  
  

Talent Acquisition

• Develop and oversee effective recruitment, interviewing, and hiring strategies.
• Build systems and processes to attract, recruit, and retain high-quality talent.
• Partner with hotel leadership to identify workforce needs and develop staffing plans.
  
  

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
• Monitor HR practices and policies to minimize legal and organizational risk.
• Lead or oversee investigations related to significant employee complaints and workplace concerns.
  
  

Payroll, Compensation, And Benefits

• Oversee payroll processes and ensure accurate and timely payroll administration.
• Manage healthcare and voluntary benefits administration.
• Develop and maintain competitive compensation, salary, bonus, and incentive programs.
• Manage employee benefits, recognition programs, and related HR initiatives.
  
  

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Address and resolve complex employee relations matters and workplace conflicts.
• Investigate serious employee complaints and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Develop initiatives that promote employee engagement, recognition, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
  
  

Budget Management

• Develop and manage the HR department budget.
• Monitor spending related to HR tools, recruitment activities, hiring events, training, and employee programs.
• Ensure HR initiatives are aligned with business goals and financial objectives.
  
  

Job Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• 6-10 years of progressive HR experience, including several years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, employee relations, labor forecasting, and HR administration.
• Experience managing HR functions across multiple locations or properties is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR-related systems.
• Experience analyzing workforce data and HR metrics.
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, or other relevant HR certification is highly preferred.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Business Acumen: Understands how HR strategies, workforce planning, and employee performance impact business profitability and growth.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, managers, and employees.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze HR metrics, turnover data, labor costs, and workforce trends to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations, including complex employee relations matters and legal concerns.
• Leadership: Strong ability to coach, mentor, and develop HR professionals and property-level management teams.
• People Orientation: Friendly, approachable, outgoing, and genuinely committed to supporting employees and building a positive workplace culture.
• Customer Service: Strong service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Hotel Discounts
• Paid Sick Time
• Vacation Time