Hospitality Employment & Labor Compliance Director

Spirehotels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus eligibility

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Hotel travel discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Spirehotels seeks a Director of Employment & Labor Compliance to lead the strategy for federal, state, and local labor law adherence across all managed hotels in the DFW area. This onsite leadership role partners with HR, Legal, Operations, and General Managers to embed compliant hiring, scheduling, pay, leave, safety, and conduct practices.

The position demands 8+ years in employment law, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, multi-state experience, and hotel industry familiarity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in employment law, labor relations, or HR compliance.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Multi-state compliance experience required; hotel industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree; professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s employment law compliance program across multiple states and properties.
• Oversee wage and hour, leave, immigration, and I-9 compliance programs.
• Manage investigations, disciplinary actions, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Operations, and General Managers to embed compliant practices.

Skills

Investigative & analytical

Regulatory guidance

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or HR certifications

Job description

Spirehotels seeks a Director of Employment & Labor Compliance to lead the strategy for federal, state, and local labor law adherence across all managed hotels in the DFW area. This onsite leadership role partners with HR, Legal, Operations, and General Managers to embed compliant hiring, scheduling, pay, leave, safety, and conduct practices.

The position demands 8+ years in employment law, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, multi-state experience, and hotel industry familiarity.