Assistant Director of Human Resources

Highgate; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Leave provisions (jury duty, personal,

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Seattle is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to support the Regional Director of HR and oversee staffing for hourly positions at the Palladian Hotel. This role requires strong HR leadership within a busy hospitality environment and a focus on compliant, people-centered processes.

You will manage benefits administration, recruitment advertising, training, payroll-related tasks, and HR policy enforcement while partnering with hotel leadership to enhance guest and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a hotel or related industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• College coursework in related field helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of employees and guests.

Responsibilities

• Administer HR functions and benefits enrollment.
• Assist with recruitment for hourly positions and retention.
• Maintain HR records, compliance, and safety programs.
• Coordinate training and orientation for Highgate Hotels.
• Support Leave of Absence and Workers' Compensation processes.
• Prepare and place recruitment advertising.
• Participate in HR training modules and policy enforcement.

Job description

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, the 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle’s best new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques. When you’re not exploring, your home base is a 1910 landmark reinvented in a masculine-chic style with luxe amenities, edgy design elements, and contemporary furnishings that reflect Belltown’s hip heritage. You’ll also find a heralded seafood restaurant in Shaker + Spear, a speakeasy-style social lounge called Pennyroyal, and a lobby you won’t soon forget. The Palladian beckons today’s tech titans and tastemakers.

Overview

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is responsible for assisting the Regional Director of Human Resources with a variety of Human Resources functions. He/she is also responsible for filling all hourly positions in a timely manner, accurate and timely completion of paperwork, the understanding and enforcement of company policies, and assisting with benefits and workmen’s compensation duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with completion of enrollment forms, and answer questions.
• Compile review list and distribute to departments.
• Compile Turnover Report, copy and distribute.
• Enter payroll information on computer (wage information, changes).
• Conduct prescreening interviews.
• Respond to unemployment claims, maintain unemployment logbook.
• Maintain new hire, termination, transfer and promotion logbook.
• Audit hours worked in payroll reports for eligibility of benefits.
• Compile wage surveys.
• Monitor and maintain Leave of Absence log.
• Monitor Workman’s Compensation claims, complete First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury.
• Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and benefits (insured and noninsured).
• Maintain complimentary room night log, process employee requests.
• Prepare and place recruitment advertising.
• Process paperwork for terminating employees.
• Maintain advertising logbook.
• Become certified trainer in all Human Resources training modules.
• Ensure compliance with all HR and related Loss Prevention SOP’s.
• Participate in Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee.
• Schedule Highgate Hotel Orientation.
• Assist in Highgate Hotel Orientation – explain benefits, conduct tour of property.
• Write articles and take pictures for property newsletter.
• Assist with special projects; plan employee events (meetings, picnics, parties).
• Coordinate Travel Reduction Program, write Travel Reduction Plan, conduct yearly transportation survey.
• Maintain First Aid log.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry required.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• College course work in related field helpful
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Highgate offers the following benefits package for this position:

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

Please click here for additional benefit details for the states of Washington, Colorado, and California.

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on 11/9/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.