Chief People & Culture Architect

SilverShoots; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead and shape a high-performing workplace culture in a luxury resort setting. The role partners with the Executive Committee to drive people strategies that align with service excellence and business results.

The position requires 5+ years of HR leadership, strong knowledge of employment law, and a proven track record in leadership development and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Demonstrated business acumen with ability to translate priorities into HR strategies.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive organizational change through people strategies.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the People & Culture function in alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as strategic advisor to GM and Executive Committee on organizational effectiveness and leadership development.
• Champion a culture of engagement, open communication, accountability, recognition, and inclusion.
• Oversee talent management including recruitment, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and policies; mitigate risk through audits and training.
• Develop and manage the annual People & Culture budget, including forecasting and cost control.

Skills

HR leadership

People strategy

Employee relations

Compliance and risk

Workforce planning

Budget management

Leadership development

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead and shape a high-performing workplace culture in a luxury resort setting. The role partners with the Executive Committee to drive people strategies that align with service excellence and business results.

The position requires 5+ years of HR leadership, strong knowledge of employment law, and a proven track record in leadership development and workforce planning.