HR Director

Full Time – On Site

Description

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources will oversee all HR operations for a large hotel enterprise in Salt Lake City. The Director will lead a team of HR professionals to deliver best-in-class HR services while fostering a strong employee experience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting property-level leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

·         Serve as a strategic business partner to the complex VP, General Managers, and property leaders

·         Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with hotel business goals

·         Lead change management initiatives, workforce planning, and organizational design

HR Operations & Compliance

·         Ensure consistent HR practices across the board, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and separations

·         Oversee HR compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws

·         Manage audits, investigations, and employment-related risk mitigation

Talent Management

·         Lead workforce planning, staffing strategies, and succession planning

·         Oversee performance management processes and training initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

·         Partner with Total Rewards to administer compensation programs, benefits, and recognition initiatives

·         Ensure fair and equitable pay practices and participate in market benchmarking when needed

Employee Engagement & Culture

·         Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and service excellence

·         Lead employee feedback programs (e.g., engagement surveys) and action planning

·         Guide conflict resolution, coaching, and development conversations

HR Team Development

·         Lead and develop a high-performing HR team

·         Provide mentorship and career development to HR direct reports

·         Establish service standards and operational workflows across HR functions

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

·         Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly desired

·         8–10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role

·         Prior hospitality or large-scale multi-unit operations experience strongly preferred

·         Proven experience managing HR teams in complex environments

·         Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and employee relations

·         Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills

·         Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

To apply send resume to claire@professionalrecruiterinc.com