Hospitality HR Director: Talent Strategy & Leadership

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on hotel stays

Professional development programs

Great Places to Work recognition 2026

Employee referral incentives

Global Marriott network

Job summary

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Christchurch, New Zealand, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead property HR strategy, talent acquisition, succession planning and performance development. You will report to the General Manager and collaborate with regional HR to align with brand goals.

The role requires extensive HR leadership in hospitality, strong employment-law knowledge, and a track record of driving initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an HR team.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in employment law.
• Working rights in New Zealand preferred.
• Enthusiastic to elevate your career.
• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment.
• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Executes and follows-up on engagement survey related activities.
• Champions and builds the talent management ranks in support of property and region diversity strategy.
• Translates business priorities into property Human Resources strategies, plans and actions.
• Implements and sustains Human Resources initiatives at the property.
• Coordinates the human capital review process at property(s) and leads succession planning activities on property and in the market, as appropriate.
• Leads the assessment of property leadership pipeline through the human capital review process and assists with follow-up.
• Creates value through proactive approaches that will affect performance outcome or control cost.

Skills

HR leadership

Hospitality experience

Employment law

NZ work rights

Career development

Self-motivated

Proactive attitude

Job description

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Christchurch, New Zealand, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead property HR strategy, talent acquisition, succession planning and performance development. You will report to the General Manager and collaborate with regional HR to align with brand goals.

The role requires extensive HR leadership in hospitality, strong employment-law knowledge, and a track record of driving initiatives in a fast-paced environment.