Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

You are a strategic and forward-thinking HR leader who thrives in fast-paced, service-driven environments. You bring a strong balance of business acumen and people-focused leadership, enabling you to align talent strategies with operational priorities.

You are energized by partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, and build a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture. Known for your integrity and sound judgment, you confidently navigate complex employee matters while maintaining a pragmatic, people-first approach.

You are motivated by the opportunity to shape HR initiatives that directly impact both employee experience and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational design
• Champion a culture of engagement, accountability, and service excellence

Talent Management & Development

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Oversee performance management and succession planning
• Design and implement leadership development and training programs

Employee Relations

• Advise leadership on employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive workplace environment
• Ensure consistent and fair application of policies and practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Manage and evaluate compensation structures and benefit programs
• Ensure competitiveness and compliance with U.S. labor standards

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, EEOC, FMLA)
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and reporting standards
• Lead audits, investigations, and regulatory requirements

HR Operations

• Implement HR systems, analytics, and reporting tools
• Monitor key HR metrics and provide insights to leadership

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws and HR best practices
• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Previous hotel experience is also preferred as is the ability to work with various hotel HR related software programs.
• Prior payroll and/or accounting experience can be a plus.
• Verbal and written English language proficiency is required, with a second language helpful (Creole & Spanish).
• You must be effective in handling multiple tasks/challenges in the workplace, finding or implementing proper solutions on a timely basis.
• Physical requirements include the ability to occasionally work long hours; light work, i.e. exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; the ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels; the ability to see details; the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms; and the ability to walk or stand for extended period of time, moving safely and efficiently around the hotel property.