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Area Director of Human Resources

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

New York City, NY

Full-Time

Area Director of Human Resources

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

New York City, NY

Full-Time

May 14, 2025

Human Resources

Job Description

The Beekman

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Human Resources is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This person is responsible for aligning associate strategies with our operations strategies and service initiatives to meet the hotels business objectives. The Human Resources function prides itself on excellence, service, integrity and accountability. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Human Resources is responsible for short and long term planning of the HR function. This means leading strategically and tactically in the areas of workforce planning, recruitment and staffing strategies, wage and salary administration, associate and labor relations, benefits and workforce training and development. Duties include:

Develop HR strategies and administer HR policies and procedures
Strong background in employment, employee relations, benefits, wage and salary, employee training, accident prevention, and government regulations and policies as they impact HR
Support operational efforts through proper staffing and training of associates
Conduct needs analysis, develop, implement, and monitor training programs and materials
Instruct managers in developing alternatives/solutions to employee concerns, and in carrying out/operating within regulatory programs
Successfully defend against unemployment claims, Workers' Compensation claims, etc.
Conduct wage and salary surveys.
Provides employee counseling as necessary
Plans and coordinates employee functions, suggestion program, etc.
Take an active role in professional HR organizations
Work closely with Corporate HR function
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications

6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt)
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Must have previous NYC union experience

The Beekman

Develop HR strategies and administer HR policies and procedures
Strong background in employment, employee relations, benefits, wage and salary, employee training, accident prevention, and government regulations and policies as they impact HR
Support operational efforts through proper staffing and training of associates
Conduct needs analysis, develop, implement, and monitor training programs and materials
Instruct managers in developing alternatives/solutions to employee concerns, and in carrying out/operating within regulatory programs
Successfully defend against unemployment claims, Workers' Compensation claims, etc.
Conduct wage and salary surveys.
Provides employee counseling as necessary
Plans and coordinates employee functions, suggestion program, etc.
Take an active role in professional HR organizations
Work closely with Corporate HR function
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications

6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt)
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Must have previous NYC union experience

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests. As we continue to grow, we don’t lose sight of what’s most important— people. Hyatt is a company that was built by family. It’s a workplace where coworkers become friends. Every day we care for our guests. Care is at the heart of our business, and it’s this distinct guest experience that makes Hyatt one of the world’s best hospitality brands.

We care for the wellbeing of our colleagues, guests, owners, and communities and are committed to advancing a culture of opportunity for all. We believe that embedding DE&I in every part of our business is the manifestation of our purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. This means everyone with no exceptions.  We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected across our actions and behaviors, policies and procedures, workplace environment and culture.  Our Change Start Here commitments outline key DE&I goals around (i) who we employ, develop, and advance, (ii) who we support, and (iii) who we buy from and work with.

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Area Director of Human Resources

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

New York City, NY

May 14, 2025

$140,000 a year

Full-time

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