Human Resources DirectorYou are a strategic and forward-thinking HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, service-driven environments. You bring a strong balance of business acumen and people-focused leadership, enabling you to align talent strategies with operational priorities.
You are energized by partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and build a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture. Known for your integrity and sound judgment, you confidently navigate complex employee matters while maintaining a pragmatic, people-first approach.
You are motivated by the opportunity to shape HR initiatives that directly impact both employee experience and business performance.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership- Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals
- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational design
- Champion a culture of engagement, accountability, and service excellence
Talent Management & Development- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
- Oversee performance management and succession planning
- Design and implement leadership development and training programs
Employee Relations- Advise leadership on employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive workplace environment
- Ensure consistent and fair application of policies and practices
Compensation & Benefits- Manage and evaluate compensation structures and benefit programs
- Ensure competitiveness and compliance with U.S. labor standards
Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, EEOC, FMLA)
- Maintain HR policies, procedures, and reporting standards
- Lead audits, investigations, and regulatory requirements
HR Operations- Implement HR systems, analytics, and reporting tools
- Monitor key HR metrics and provide insights to leadership
Job Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices
- Proven experience partnering with senior leadership
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Previous hotel experience is also preferred as is the ability to work with various hotel HR related software programs.
- Prior payroll and/or accounting experience can be a plus.
- Verbal and written English language proficiency is required, with a second language helpful (Creole & Spanish).
- You must be effective in handling multiple tasks/challenges in the workplace, finding or implementing proper solutions on a timely basis.
- Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally work long hours; light work, i.e. exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; the ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels; the ability to see details; the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms; and the ability to walk or stand for extended period of time, moving safely and efficiently around the hotel property.
