Director of Human Resources

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta is seeking a strategic Human Resources Director to shape culture, talent, and the associate experience. You will partner with operational leaders to drive business success and develop talent in a vibrant hospitality setting.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on employee relations, and the ability to implement robust HR programs that align with Omni’s goals.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an HR Director or in a similar role within the Hotel/Resort industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in Employee Relations, including investigations, responses to government agencies, and managing grievances.
• Ability to lead, develop employees, and foster teamwork across departments.
• Service-oriented, detail-focused, friendly and approachable with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• PHR Certification preferred.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent recruitment, development, and retention.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive business success.
• Foster an engaging, inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead employee relations and compliance with laws.
• Administer compensation policies and wage surveys.
• Budgeting and cost control for HR department.
• Represent HR on executive committee.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

PHR Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Join Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta as our Human Resources Director and help shape the culture, talent, and associate experience at one of Atlanta's most dynamic hospitality destinations. Located in the heart of The Battery Atlanta, our hotel offers an upscale, vibrant environment steps away from world-class dining, entertainment, and Truist Park. We are seeking a strategic and people-focused leader who is passionate about developing talent, fostering an engaging workplace culture, and partnering with operational leaders to drive business success.

Overview

TheDirector of Human Resourcesis responsible foroverseeing all aspects of the hotel's human capital management, ensuring the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled and motivated workforce. This position plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive work culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Culture

• Reinforce Omni culture by attending property and department pre-shifts,GEMand ATGT meetings on a rotation basis.

• Engage with associates by walking around the property several times a day.

• Drive a strong Omni culture by planning and executing associate events.

• Promote engagement surveys and ensure participation from our associates.Conduct feedback sessions and implementation of action plans.

• Ensure the hotel implements effective recognition programs that reward our associates for their hard work and performance.

Employee Relations

• Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and morale.

• Provide counsel andassistanceto managementin regard toassociate relations, supervision andadministrationensuring coaching isobjective,fairand effective.

• Address associate concerns and ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.

Recruitment

• Collaborate with hiring managers toidentifystaffing needs and develop a strategic recruitment plan for both management and hourly positions.

• Attend off-property recruitment events/job fairs.

• Partner with Shared Services for fulfilling roles and coordinating on-property job fairs.

• Actively engage in community activities including volunteerism. Form relationships with third party staffing agencies/organizations thatassistcandidates in finding employment.

Administrative

• Administers compensation policies and programs. Conduct local wage/salary surveys and review/adjust as needed. Monitor wage increases and adjustments.

• Support Shared Services and act ason-property liaison for benefits and recruitment.

• Participate in the Hotel’s budgeting process, ensuring all associate-related items and labor costs are appropriatelybudgetedand the department’s expenses are in line with expectations.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Stay abreast of all federal and state laws and keep management advised of changes. Implement changes as needed.

• Partner with Corporate Director of Labor to respond to EEOC Charges and other government charges.

• Ensure quarterly self-audits are conducted for Internal Audit and HR Assessment.

• Partner with Loss Prevention/Corporate Risk to ensure proper handling ofworker’scompensation incidents/accidents and partner with monthly safety meetings.

• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, payroll records, andbenefitsinformation.

Learning & Development

• Coordinate and/or lead Orientation for new hires to familiarize them with hotel policies, procedures, and standards.

• Implementation of Omni’s hourly training programs and management development programs to include Power of Engagement and Manager orientation.

• Build the talent bench through continuous and engaged/strategic succession planning.

• Identifydevelopment opportunities for Associates and implement plans to build soft skills of leaders through performance evaluations and feedback mechanisms.

StrategicLeadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the hotel's and Omni's overall goals. Act as a key member of the executive committee and serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager on human capital issues.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an HR Director or in a similar role within the Hotel/Resort industry preferred.

• Extensive knowledge in Employee Relations, including conducting investigations, crafting responses to government agencies, and managing grievances.

• Demonstrated ability in leadership fostering employee development, fostering teamwork across departments, and delivering outstanding customer service.

• Service-oriented and detail-focused with a friendly, approachable demeanor and strongproblem solvingabilities.

• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory; equivalent experience will be considered.

• PHR Certification preferred.

• Must be able toworka flexible schedule including nights,weekendsand holidays.