Director, Employment & Labor Compliance – Hotels

Spire Hospitality LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Hotel travel discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Spire Hospitality LLC is seeking a Director, Employment & Labor Compliance to lead the company’s strategy for employment law compliance across all managed hotel properties. Based onsite in the DFW market, you will partner with HR leadership, Legal, Operations, and General Managers to embed compliant hiring, scheduling, pay, leave, safety, and conduct practices across multiple states.

You will develop and maintain programs, oversee wage/hour audits, investigations, and leave administration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• 8+ years in employment law, labor relations, or HR compliance, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Multi-state compliance experience required; hotel hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
• Deep working knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and state wage, leave, and scheduling laws.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills; ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance program development across states and properties.
• Audit wage, hour, scheduling, and leave practices; oversee investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Operations, and General Managers to embed compliant practices.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

External counsel management

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD/PHR/SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

Spire Hospitality LLC is seeking a Director, Employment & Labor Compliance to lead the company’s strategy for employment law compliance across all managed hotel properties. Based onsite in the DFW market, you will partner with HR leadership, Legal, Operations, and General Managers to embed compliant hiring, scheduling, pay, leave, safety, and conduct practices across multiple states.

You will develop and maintain programs, oversee wage/hour audits, investigations, and leave administration, and