Assistant HR Manager, Luxury Hotels (DC)

Viceroy Hotel Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Educational opportunities / Tuition Re

Paid jury duty leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Viceroy Washington DC is seeking an experienced Assistant Human Resources Manager to partner with leadership across the DC property and Hotel Zena. You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, and colleague engagement in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

The role requires operational rigor, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential information while ensuring adherence to DC employment laws and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of Human Resources experience (luxury hospitality preferred).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of federal and DC employment law including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and wage & hour regulations.
• Experience managing employee relations and performance management processes.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department leaders to execute full-cycle recruitment, selection, and onboarding strategies
• Provide guidance on performance management, corrective action, and progressive discipline processes
• Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Washington, DC employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, wage & hour regulations)
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and personnel documentation in accordance with audit standards
• Support payroll processing, timekeeping review, and benefits administration
• Assist with workforce planning, turnover analysis, and HR reporting metrics
• Support colleague engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and training development efforts
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and business information
• Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and policy implementation initiatives

Skills

HR concepts

Payroll systems

HRIS

Communication skills

Discretion and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / PHR preferred

Job description

Viceroy Washington DC is seeking an experienced Assistant Human Resources Manager to partner with leadership across the DC property and Hotel Zena. You will drive talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, payroll coordination, and colleague engagement in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

The role requires operational rigor, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential information while ensuring adherence to DC employment laws and company standards.