Director of Human Resources- New Opening Hotel AC/ Element

Ascent Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Potential

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Insurance Options

Hotel Team Discounts

Career Growth Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is launching an exciting new 350-room AC Hotel & Element in Birmingham. We are building the HR foundation from the ground up and seeking a Director of Human Resources to partner with hotel leadership.

You will recruit, onboard, develop, and engage a high-performing team, ensuring a positive employee experience in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment. Competitive salary and bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality or related field.
• Experience leading hotel HR operations and openings.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities for the hotel and partner with General Manager.
• Build HR processes, policies, and programs for the new hotel opening.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and development.
• Manage employee relations, coaching, and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations and recordkeeping.
• Drive recognition, retention, and team-building efforts.
• Monitor HR metrics and report insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

HR strategy

Recruiting

Employee relations

Onboarding

Performance management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Position/Role: Director of Human Resources

Location: Birmingham, AL

Hotel: New Opening 350-Room AC Hotel & Element Hotel

Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 annually + Bonus Potential

(Compensation Is Commensurate With Experience, Qualifications, And Overall Background.)

Build the Team. Shape the Culture. Lead the Future.

Join Ascent Hospitality and Help Launch an Exciting New Hotel in Birmingham!

Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of 42 award-winning hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to help build the HR foundation and culture from the ground up. You will partner closely with hotel leadership to recruit, onboard, develop, and engage a high-performing team while ensuring a positive and consistent employee experience.

If you are passionate about people, hospitality, culture, and building great teams, we would love to meet you!

Employee Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Insurance Plan Options
• Hotel Team Member Discounts
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture
• Exciting New-Opening Environment

What You Will Do

• Lead all HR activities for the hotel and serve as a trusted partner to the General Manager and leadership team.
• Build and implement HR processes, policies, and programs for the new hotel opening.
• Partner with leadership on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Support employee relations, performance management, coaching, and engagement.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and service-focused hotel culture.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation, training, compliance, and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Partner with managers to address employee concerns and provide practical HR guidance.
• Support employee recognition, retention, engagement, and team-building initiatives.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide recommendations to improve staffing, retention, and employee experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous Hotel HR, Hospitality HR, or Human Resources leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supporting a hotel opening or high-volume hospitality environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and HR practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leadership at all levels.
• Highly organized, approachable, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality, or related field preferred.

Ascent Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).