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People & Culture Manager, HR / Payroll

The Westin Great Southern Columbus

310 S. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Hotel with 189 Rooms
Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts
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Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000 per year, Full-Time

Description

We are looking for our next best Leader to join our Management team. We are committed to providing you with:

  • Highly competitive wages
  • An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
  • 401K matching program for eligible associates
  • Free Parking
  • Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
  • Hotel Room Discounts Marriott branded properties worldwide

Here is what you will be doing each day:

Leadership & Strategy:

  • Weekly Payroll Administration
  • Drive associate engagement and retention strategies aligned with Crescent/Brand Culture and values.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
  • Lead property efforts in talent planning succession and workforce strategy. Talent Management:
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top hospitality talent for leadership and hourly positions across all departments, as needed.
  • Oversee full cycle recruitment and selections for all hotel open roles. Associate Relations & Engagement:
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
  • Serve as a credible, visible and trusted advisor to managers and associates on P&C matters.
  • Timely address and resolve associate concerns, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Organize associate engagement and recognition programs in alignment with Crescent’s associate recognition and communication initiatives.
  • Lead the Associate Engagement Survey process and action planning. Training & Development:
  • Facilitate training programs to enhance associate job skills and guest service focus and delivery.
  • Oversee leadership development and succession planning efforts.
  • Ensure timely and comprehensive compliance training all associate

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Posted June 4, 2026

About The Westin Great Southern Columbus

A Hotel with Historical Charm

A historic feel mixed with modern amenities awaits you at The Westin Great Southern Hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Ideally situated near the German Village in a historic red brick building, our hotel offers a relaxing getaway in the heart of downtown. All guest rooms feature mini-refrigerator, HDTV, and Westin Heavenly Beds® offer a blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication to help you eat, sleep, move, feel, work and play. Collaborate or celebrate in our gorgeous Grand Ballroom, consistently acclaimed as the premier event venue in Columbus. Hit your stride in the state-of-the-art WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio. Bar Cicchetti will fuel your days and enliven your evenings with signature cuisine and vibrant ambiance. Whatever brings you to the area, our hotel in downtown Columbus is the perfect home for your travels.

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Working Here

Founded in 2001 by CEO Michael George, Crescent Hotels & Resorts lives in the belief that your drive to be the best is the force which has made Crescent Hotels & Resorts the Hotel Operator and Employer of Choice.Meet several of our associates and hear their story. With thousands of associates at Crescent, we make every day one of adventure where you can make a difference.

We Know Benefits 

Dedicated, satisfied, and engaged associates are the key to our continued success. 

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive for innovative ways to enhance our comprehensive selection of benefit offerings. Crescent associates working as few as 24 hours a week are eligible for our extensive menu of benefit programs.

Crescent's benefits offerings include:

  • Healthcare insurance and prescription drug coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible/dependent-care spending accounts
  • Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability insurance
  • Domestic Partner coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Discounted hotel rooms for associates and family

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