Director of Human Resources

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California; On-site; USD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free nights

Friends & family rates

Health benefits after 30 days

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bereavement & jury pay

Free meals

Career growth

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks a Director of Human Resources to partner with executive leadership, drive workforce strategy, and lead all HR functions on-site in California. You will shape talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, and development while ensuring compliance and a culture of care aligned with Hyatt's values.

You will oversee learning, leadership development, and engagement initiatives, partnering with corporate HR to implement organizational development programs and to

Qualifications

• Experience in California is preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience (typically with Hyatt).
• Prior experience as a Director of Human Resources is preferred.
• SHRM or PHR certification is preferred.
• Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to General Manager and Executive Leadership Team, aligning people strategies with goals.
• Lead all HR functions: talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, compliance.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace that aligns with Hyatt values.
• Coach leaders on colleague relations, performance, investigations, conflicts, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and risk management including leave, accommodations, workers' comp, and unemployment.
• Oversee learning and development, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Drive colleague engagement through recognition, feedback, and events.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR and hotel leadership on compensation, benefits, and organizational development.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to improve performance and retention.
• Champion Hyatt's culture of care, service excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR policies

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

California experience

Education

SHRM/PHR certification

Tools

Office software

Job description

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"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on delivering efficient service and meaningful experiences.

As a member of the hotel's Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner responsible for aligning people strategies with operational goals, guest satisfaction initiatives, and organizational objectives. This highly visible leadership position collaborates closely with hotel leadership and corporate partners to cultivate an engaged workforce, foster a positive workplace culture, ensure legal compliance, and drive business results.

The Director of Human Resources reports directly to the General Manager and provides leadership for all aspects of the Human Resources function, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, colleague engagement, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, performance management, succession planning, diversity initiatives, and compliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team, aligning people strategies with operational and financial goals.
• Lead all Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and compliance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports colleague engagement, retention, and Hyatt's values.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on colleague relations, performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and risk management practices, including leave administration, accommodations, Workers' Compensation, and unemployment matters.
• Oversee learning and development initiatives, leadership development, succession planning, and colleague training programs.
• Drive colleague engagement through recognition programs, feedback initiatives, communication strategies, and colleague events.
• Partner with Corporate Human Resources and hotel leadership to implement compensation, benefits, and organizational development initiatives.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to develop solutions that improve operational performance, colleague experience, and retention.
• Champion Hyatt's culture of care, service excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

This is an on-site position. Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards.Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Hyatt offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Complimentary and discounted hotel room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Friends & family discounted room rates
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave benefits
• Bereavement and jury duty pay
• Complimentary colleague meals
• Career growth and advancement within Hyatt Hotels Corporation

The salary range for this position is $106,300-$155,200 . This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency La Jolla reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• Experience in California is preferred.
• 6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt).
• Prior Experience as a Director of Human Resources is preferred.
• SHRM or PHR certification is preferred.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

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