Executive HR Director - Luxury Hotel Pre-Opening

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is opening Viceroy Park Avenue in NoMad, Manhattan, in December 2026. We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the people strategy from day one and to help establish the property's culture, service standards, and operational excellence.

You will champion recruitment, training, and colleague relations, oversee wage/benefit administration, and ensure compliance with local employment laws while collaborating with the executive team to meet brand objectives and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position in a hotel with training experience required.
• Working knowledge of local employment laws required.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills a must.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Must have a great attitude and be service oriented.
• Team player.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous pre-opening and/or resort experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs the HR Department's strategy for the pre-opening hotel in line with corporate guidelines.
• Oversees recruiting, training, colleague relations, policies and procedures, wage/benefit administration.
• Ensures compliance with local employment laws and government regulations.
• Develops, directs, and oversees onboarding and induction processes.
• Provides guidance on policies, procedures and performance management.
• Maintains confidentiality and fosters positive relations with colleagues and management.
• Executes and follows-up on colleague relations initiatives.
• Leads talent development for future career growth across departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Viceroy Hotels & Resorts is opening Viceroy Park Avenue in NoMad, Manhattan, in December 2026. We are seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the people strategy from day one and to help establish the property's culture, service standards, and operational excellence.

You will champion recruitment, training, and colleague relations, oversee wage/benefit administration, and ensure compliance with local employment laws while collaborating with the executive team to meet brand objectives and