Director of People Support

Opportunity: Director of People Support (Human Resources)

The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is seeking a dynamic and highly-engaged Director of People Support to lead human resource functions, focusing on recruitment, training and development, and employee relations for the hotel team. This position is part of the hotel's Executive Committee and works strategically with the hotel's General Manager and department leaders to foster a positive culture. 

Your Growth Path

Regional Director of People Support – Corporate People Support Director - Vice President of People Support

Your Focus

• Lead all aspects of the HR program within the hotel, such as interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Coordinate with HHM centralized People Support functional teams to ensure benefits, compensation, leave of training and employee relations programs are effectively communicated and administered at the property level. 
• Lead an effective talent acquisition strategy including overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process; posting jobs, proactively sourcing candidates, interviewing and ensuring selection by hotel managers of the best qualified candidates.
• Onboard new hires and separate team members consistent with established standards and applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations.
• Perform employee relations activities related to creating a positive work culture, ensuring fairness in the workplace and unbiased assistance with associate issues and concerns. If concerns of harassment, discrimination, etc. arise, lead the internal investigation and review process. 
• Develop and/or implement training programs as needed to meet HHM and brand standards.
• Lead a positive and performance-driven culture throughout the hotel. 
• If applicable, guide functions of direct report(s) in the People Support function of the hotel, which may include overseeing administrative components of the payroll process. 
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• 5-7+ years previous Human Resources experience, preferably in a hospitality setting.
• Human Resource certification and/or involvement in local hotel HR community preferred.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Travel Discounts
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Technology Reimbursements

Work Environment and Context 

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 15 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

This property is a part of the Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division of HHM Hotels. 

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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