Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to join the Executive Leadership Team at a luxury independent hotel in Los Angeles. Reporting directly to the General Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to ownership, this leader will oversee all aspects of the Human Resources function while serving as a strategic business partner to hotel leadership.
This role requires an accomplished hospitality HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a proven track record of leading organizational change, developing high-performing teams, and fostering a strong, engaging culture.
Key Responsibilitie
sStrategic Leadershi
- pPartner with the General Manager and executive team to develop and execute the property's Human Resources strategy
- .Translate business objectives into effective HR initiatives
- .Lead employee engagement and culture-building efforts
- .Participate in executive and ownership meetings, presenting key HR metrics and organizational updates
.Talent Acquisition & Developmen
- tLead recruitment strategy and workforce planning
- .Oversee succession planning and leadership development
- .Coach managers through hiring and interviewing best practices
- .Develop internal talent pipelines while balancing business needs
.Employee Relations & Performanc
- eServe as the primary resource for employee relations matters
- .Support performance management and professional development
- .Promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture
- .Ensure leaders are equipped to effectively coach and evaluate team members
.Compensation, Benefits & Payrol
- lManage payroll administration through Paycom
- .Oversee employee benefits and leave administration
- .Lead compensation planning, recognition, and incentive programs
- .Monitor market trends to ensure competitive compensation practices
.Compliance & Risk Managemen
- tOversee Workers' Compensation administration
- .Lead safety and risk management initiatives
- .Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
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Ideal Candida
- teProgressive Human Resources leadership experience within a full-service hotel or resor
- t.Demonstrated success leading organizational change and cultural transformatio
- n.Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, and succession plannin
- g.Experience with HRIS/payroll systems, preferably Payco
- m.Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skill
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