Director of Human Resources

The Stella Hotel; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

401k with matching

On Demand Pay

Travel discounts with Noble House/Marr

Job summary

The Stella Hotel is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to oversee all HR functions onsite in Bryan, TX. You will lead team member relations, recruitment, payroll, compliance, and development initiatives to maintain a positive, high-performing culture.

Collaborate with hotel leadership and corporate partners to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to laws and company policies while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive workplace.
• Experience supporting full-cycle payroll processing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive team member relations.
• Provide leadership in resolving conflicts and team concerns.
• Lead retention efforts via feedback, surveys, and team-building.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Create onboarding plans including New Hire Orientation.
• Ensure staffing levels meet hotel operational needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on responsibilities and recruiting strategies.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local HR laws and best practices.
• Ensure HR policies align with applicable labor laws.
• Responsible for compliance reporting and audits related to HR.
• Conduct investigations and develop action plans to address issues.
• Design training programs to enhance skills and performance.
• Direct performance management initiatives to drive productivity.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and compliant.
• Oversee benefits enrollment and administration.
• Oversee time-away benefits and programs.
• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with hotel goals.
• Use HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve HR performance.
• Develop and manage HR budget.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll processing

Communication

Discretion

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

MS Office

HR software

Job description

Description

The Stella Hotel is one of Texas’ top hotels. Come join us and you’ll see why!

With 176 rooms, this beautiful full-service, 4-diamond, boutique hotel has become the favorite hotel in Bryan/College Station.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul.

At Noble Hou se Hotels & Resorts, our philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun

We’ve got you covered…

At The Stella Hotel, we are proud to offer our team members the best perks and benefits. Competitive Compensation Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances offered after 60 days of employment.401k with matching contributions, On Demand Pay, Travel discounts with both Noble House Hotels and Resorts, and the Marriott

The role:

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources within the hotel, with a focus on supporting our team members. This role involves strategic planning, benefits support, recruitment, team member development, and employee relations. The HR Director will work closely with corporate leadership, hotel leadership, and team members to maintain a positive working environment while balancing operational needs and requirements. This position is onsite.

Team member Relations:

• Develop and implement strategies to maintain positive team member relations, promoting a collaborative, respectful workplace.
• Provide leadership in resolving conflicts, addressing team member concerns, and fostering an open-door policy.
• Lead efforts to improve team member satisfaction and retention through regular feedback, surveys, and team-building initiatives.

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for team members.
• Create and implement meaningful onboarding plans including New Hire Orientation
• Ensure adherence to company hiring practices and maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet hotel operational needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop areas of responsibility and implement effective recruiting strategies.

Compliance & Legal:

• Stay current on Federal, State, Local, labor laws, and HR best practices to ensure full compliance.
• Ensure the hotel’s HR policies and procedures align with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Responsible for all compliance reporting and audits related to HR and labor issues.
• Conduct investigations, collaborate on action plans to address issues and solve for ways to mitigate future issues.

Training & Development:

• Design and implement team member training programs to enhance skills, ensure compliance, improve performance, and support leader development.
• Direct performance management initiatives to drive productivity and guest satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Ensure that payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Uphold compliance with wage and hour laws in the calculation of overtime, exempt vs. non-exempt status, and any meal/break requirements.
• Oversight over benefit enrollment, eligibility and administration
• Oversight and management of time away benefits and programs

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including training, reporting, and incident investigation.
• Oversee team member safety program and provide resources for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with hotel leadership to develop HR strategies that align with the overall goals of the hotel.
• Use HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and improve overall HR performance.
• Develop and manage the budget for HR department

We’ve got you covered…

At The Stella Hotel, we are proud to offer our team members the best perks and benefits. Competitive Compensation Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances offered after 60 days of employment. 401k with matching contributions, On Demand Pay, Travel discounts with both Noble House Hotels and Resorts, and the Marriott

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in the family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in an hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead diverse teams, fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Proven experience supporting full-cycle payroll processing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification from a recognized HR organization (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
• Previous experience working in the hospitality industry.
• Bilingual or multilingual