Job DescriptionThis role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA
As a Director, HR Consulting, you won't just manage processes. You will serve as a high-impact strategic partner to business leaders, directly shaping the future of our most vital asset: our Team Members.
You aren't just managing HR-you are architecting the people strategy for a global powerhouse. Reporting to the VP of HR Consulting, you will bridge the gap between high-level business goals and ground-level execution, ensuring that every talent initiative fuels Hilton's growth.
What you'll do during a typical day:- Shape and lead organizational design and talent strategies that power our teams to perform at their best. Collaborate with leaders to build dynamic, future-ready teams, driving workforce planning, succession, and performance to the next level.
- Partner closely with executive leadership, delivering thoughtful, data-driven insights and coaching that influence high-stakes decisions. Take the lead on enterprise-wide HR initiatives, from global programs to executive-sponsored priorities.
- Help evolve Hilton's global HR toolkit, keeping our talent practices as exceptional as the experiences we create for our guests.
- Turn complex business priorities into clear, actionable HR strategies that keep our people and business goals moving forward-together. Ignite and lead high-impact talent initiatives that attract, develop, and retain the industry's very best.
- Spot critical capability gaps and launch bold, innovative programs that build a best-in-class pipeline.
- Inspire a culture grounded in accountability, connection, and leadership-leading through influence at every level.
How you'll collaborate with others:- You will serve as a high-level advisor to key clients on organizational design and job evolution, providing data-backed recommendations that ensure consistency in leveling, compensation, and role definition.
- You will champion and inspire a rigorous culture of accountability, setting the standard for performance and integrity across the organization.
- You will forge seamless partnerships with our HR Centers of Excellence (COE)-including Benefits, Compensation, Team Member Relations, Learning and Development, Recruiting, and HR Analytics-to deliver holistic, world-class solutions tailored to client needs.
- You will act as a critical liaison with Legal and Finance departments, as well as governmental agencies, expertly navigating information requests and ensuring full regulatory alignment.
- Provide business partners with strategic insights on talent management, succession planning, and turnover reporting to drive informed decision-making.
Deliverables you'll take ownership of:- You are the architect of the "People Strategy." Your success is measured by your skill to transform business objectives into a high-performing reality. You will build deep, trust-based relationships with key partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of Hilton's short- and long-term business goals. Your insights will be pivotal in shaping the broader business strategy. You will evaluate people-related risks and opportunities, leveraging organizational strengths while proactively addressing constraints to optimize our global framework.
What It Takes to Make the StayYou have these minimum qualifications:- Seven (7) years of experience working in a large, global, corporate, and matrixed environment
- Four (4) years of management experience
- Three (3) years of experience developing HR strategy that is aligned with the critical priorities of the business
- Three (3) years of consulting, project management (PM), or Change Management experience
- Travel as needed
It would be useful if you have:- BA/BS Bachelor's Degree or MS/MA Master's Degree
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification
- Experience supporting a business unit with high customer contact (such as customer care center, reservations center)
- Broad global understanding of relevant employment legislation
- Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Success Factors
