Chief HR Officer, NYC Hotels & Labor Strategy

Highgate Hotels L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels L.P. is seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources for its New York portfolio. This role involves developing people strategies and serving as a strategic partner across hotels. The SVP will lead HR functions, navigate labor relations, and ensure compliance with NYC employment laws, contributing to a high-performance culture.

Requirements include 15+ years of HR leadership experience and a deep understanding of hotel operations and labor relations in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.
• Demonstrated success in a New York City hotel or comparable unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of New York State and NYC employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior HR business partner for assigned New York hotels.
• Lead labor relations strategy for assigned unionized properties.
• Ensure compliance with employment requirements in New York.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Change management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Hospitality or related field

Advanced degree or HR/labor certification

Job description

Highgate Hotels L.P. is seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources for its New York portfolio. This role involves developing people strategies and serving as a strategic partner across hotels. The SVP will lead HR functions, navigate labor relations, and ensure compliance with NYC employment laws, contributing to a high-performance culture.

Requirements include 15+ years of HR leadership experience and a deep understanding of hotel operations and labor relations in a unionized environment.