Hospitality HR Director — People, Culture & Compliance

The Stella Hotel; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

401k with matching

On Demand Pay

Travel discounts with Noble House/Marr

Job summary

The Stella Hotel is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to oversee all HR functions onsite in Bryan, TX. You will lead team member relations, recruitment, payroll, compliance, and development initiatives to maintain a positive, high-performing culture.

Collaborate with hotel leadership and corporate partners to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to laws and company policies while fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive workplace.
• Experience supporting full-cycle payroll processing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive team member relations.
• Provide leadership in resolving conflicts and team concerns.
• Lead retention efforts via feedback, surveys, and team-building.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Create onboarding plans including New Hire Orientation.
• Ensure staffing levels meet hotel operational needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on responsibilities and recruiting strategies.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local HR laws and best practices.
• Ensure HR policies align with applicable labor laws.
• Responsible for compliance reporting and audits related to HR.
• Conduct investigations and develop action plans to address issues.
• Design training programs to enhance skills and performance.
• Direct performance management initiatives to drive productivity.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and compliant.
• Oversee benefits enrollment and administration.
• Oversee time-away benefits and programs.
• Partner with leadership to align HR strategies with hotel goals.
• Use HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve HR performance.
• Develop and manage HR budget.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll processing

Communication

Discretion

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business or related field

Tools

MS Office

HR software

Job description

The Stella Hotel is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to oversee all HR functions onsite in Bryan, TX. You will lead team member relations, recruitment, payroll, compliance, and development initiatives to maintain a positive, high-performing culture.

Collaborate with hotel leadership and corporate partners to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operations, ensuring adherence to laws and company policies while fostering an inclusive workplace.