Head of People & Culture - Luxury Hotel

The Dewberry Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dewberry Charleston in Charleston, SC is seeking a Director of People and Culture to lead the hotel’s HR strategy and daily operations. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will advise senior leaders, oversee talent development, and ensure effective employee relations across the property.

You will build and mentor the People & Culture team, manage policies, performance reviews, and HR programs in a hospitality setting that values warmth, discretion, and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Dedicated HR leader with experience in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy administration, and employment practices.
• Management of direct reports, setting priorities, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Experience advising senior leaders on sensitive matters, organizational needs, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hotel’s People & Culture strategy in partnership with the Hotel Manager and translate priorities into departmental goals.
• Supervise and develop the People & Culture team, manage work assignments, performance expectations, and professional development.
• Advise department leaders on staffing, organizational structure, and leadership effectiveness; oversee budget and outside service providers.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Staff development

Policy administration

Budget management

Coaching

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

SHRM certification

Tools

ADP HRIS

Job description

The Dewberry Charleston in Charleston, SC is seeking a Director of People and Culture to lead the hotel’s HR strategy and daily operations. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will advise senior leaders, oversee talent development, and ensure effective employee relations across the property.

You will build and mentor the People & Culture team, manage policies, performance reviews, and HR programs in a hospitality setting that values warmth, discretion, and guest-focused service.