Vice President of People & Culture - JL Hospitality Management

JL Hotel Group

$150K — $180K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
  • Executive leadership experience within hospitality or multi-location organizations
  • Proven success leading HR teams and overseeing payroll operations
  • Extensive knowledge of employment law and organizational development
  • SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
  • Willingness to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska, and travel frequently as needed

Responsibilities

  • Lead the company's overall Human Resources strategy and vision
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for HR, Training, and Payroll functions
  • Champion leadership development, succession planning, and organizational growth
  • Guide employee relations and complex employment matters
  • Ensure compliance with all employment laws
  • Oversee compensation, benefits, and performance management
  • Foster an engaging, inclusive, and people-first culture

Benefits

  • Competitive executive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Travel opportunities throughout the portfolio
  • Opportunity to influence the future of a growing hospitality organization
Full Job Description
Vice President of People & Culture

Lead the Future of People & Culture at JL Hospitality Management

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska. Must be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.

Reporting directly to the Operating Partner, the Vice President of People & Culture will serve as the company's senior HR executive, partnering with executive leadership to build high-performing teams while ensuring compliance, operational consistency, and an outstanding associate experience across a diverse portfolio of hotels.

If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing people, and building scalable HR strategies that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As Vice President of People & Culture, you will:
  • Lead the Company's overall Human Resources strategy and vision.
  • Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and oversight for the Human Resources, Training, and Payroll functions while developing high-performing leaders across the organization.
  • Champion leadership development, succession planning, and organizational growth.
  • Guide employee relations, workplace investigations, and complex employment matters.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
  • Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
  • Partner with operations to support acquisitions, hotel openings, organizational growth, and change management.
  • Foster an engaging, inclusive, and people-first culture that reflects our company values.
  • Develop innovative HR programs, policies, and best practices that support long-term business success.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
  • Executive leadership experience within hospitality or other multi-location organizations strongly preferred.
  • Proven success leading HR teams and overseeing payroll operations.
  • Extensive knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and organizational development.
  • SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
  • Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.
  • Ability to travel frequently throughout Alaska and other company locations as business needs require

Benefits
  • Competitive executive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Travel opportunities throughout our portfolio
  • The opportunity to influence the future of a growing hospitality organization


Ready to lead the next chapter of our people strategy? We'd love to hear from you.

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