Director, People Operations

1-Hotels-5

Princeville (HI)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

1 Hotels is seeking a Director of People Operations to lead a high-performance culture aligned with our brand mission and values. This role sets up the workforce and culture to achieve ambitious goals and evolutions.

You will drive organizational planning, employee relations, safety, and training while collaborating with leadership and Workday specialists to optimize people processes across the luxury properties.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or Business.
  • Experience in luxury hotels as Assistant Director of People Operations or Director for a minimum of five years.
  • Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement preferred.
  • Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication; strong interpersonal and coaching skills; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a high-performance culture aligned with our brand mission.
  • Evolve workforce and culture through ongoing development.
  • Set up teams to meet ambitious goals and standards.
  • Collaborate across departments to optimize people operations.

Skills

Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Coaching
Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Grow with us...Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.Grow with us...Come grow with a company where purpose and possibility meet. Starwood Hotels is home to some of the most dynamic brands in the world. We exist to improve the planet—one hotel at a time—and we’re defined by impact, purpose, and a deep respect for the world around us. (And yes, we even compost our bad ideas.).About Us:1 Hotels is mission-driven and a platform for change, celebrating nature in every decision we make. From how guests arrive to how they sleep, eat, relax, interact, and depart, our commitment to sustainability, innovative design, and a harmonious connection with nature is unwavering.1 HOTELS IS...Natural. Nature guides everything we do.Modern. Of the time, with an eye on the past and a foot in the future.Conscious. Mindful of how our hotels are created and how our guests are treated.Discovery. Explorations of surrounding locales.Imperfect. Still evolving — we don’t have all the answers.Committed. Bettering ourselves and bettering the industry.1 Hotels invites guests to live in rhythm with nature—offering spaces that restore, inspire, and come alive from day to night, where sustainability, wellness, and social energy exist in thoughtful balance.Position Overview...The role of Director of People Operations is the key to a high-performance culture that emphasizes our brand mission and point of view, as well as upholds ambitious standards for every team member, sets them up to attain challenging goals and evolves the workforce and culture through ongoing development and ever-evolving needs of the hotel.One more thing: we believe in positive, healthy work environments, no matter what. It’ll be your job to foster one that’s constantly evolving—improving every employee’s work life and giving them a life outside work.Requirements for Success...Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or Business.Experience in luxury hotels as Assistant Director of People operations or Director for a minimum of five yearsExperience working with Workday is a plus.Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement preferred.Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.Strong organizational skills.Salary range: $190,000 - $200,000About us...As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.
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