Area Director of Human Resources

Rebel Hospitality New York LLC

$125K — $130K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in hospitality HR leadership
  • 3+ years in a unionized hotel setting
  • Knowledge of New Jersey labor laws
  • Proficient in HRIS and workforce management systems
  • Strong coaching and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience in full-service branded hotels preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead HR strategy and operations for two hotels
  • Collaborate with leaders on employee relations and performance management
  • Administer and guide on collective bargaining and union matters
  • Implement recruitment and retention strategies
  • Ensure compliance with labor regulations and policies
  • Manage HRIS and workforce analytics
  • Support leadership training and development initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Join a company redefining hospitality leadership
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title: Area Director of Human Resources

Location: Delta Hotels Woodbridge and Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center - Woodbridge, NJ

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: General Manager(s) with a dotted line to the Head of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Type: Hybrid Position

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary: Rebel Hotel Company is seeking an experienced Area Director of Human Resources to oversee all human resources functions for Delta Hotels Woodbridge and Hilton East Brunswick Hotel & Executive Meeting Center. Based primarily at Delta Hotels Woodbridge, this hybrid leadership role serves as a strategic business partner to hotel leadership while ensuring compliance, consistency, and operational excellence across both properties. The successful candidate will have significant experience in unionized hospitality environments, strong HRIS proficiency, and the ability to support fast-paced lifestyle hotel operations. This role requires prior hospitality HR and payroll experience in a unionized hotel environment. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse associate population is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and operational HR leadership for two full-service hotels.
  • Partner with General Managers and department leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, and performance management.
  • Administer collective bargaining agreements and provide guidance on union-related matters, grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Drive recruitment, onboarding, retention, and associate engagement strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and labor regulations.
  • Oversee HRIS administration, reporting, compliance tracking, and workforce analytics.
  • Support leadership development and training initiatives across the portfolio.
  • Partner with Corporate HR and Labor Relations on policy implementation and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Analyze workforce trends and recommend solutions to improve retention, productivity, and associate satisfaction.

Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive hospitality human resources experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in a unionized hotel environment required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of New Jersey labor and employment laws.
  • Strong experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and workforce management platforms.
  • Experience supporting multiple hotel locations preferred.
  • Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
  • Branded, full-service hotel experience in preferred.

What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing company
  • A chance to be part of the Rebel movement redefining hospitality leadership

Salary Range: $125,000 - $130,000 annually

Position Requirements

Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive hospitality human resources experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in a unionized hotel environment required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of New Jersey labor and employment laws.
  • Strong experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and workforce management platforms.
  • Experience supporting multiple hotel locations preferred.
  • Strong communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
  • Branded, full-service hotel experience preferred.


Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Salary Range
$125,000 - $130,000 annually

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.

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