Hotel HR Director - Launching Birmingham Property

Ascent Hospitality; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Potential

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Insurance Options

Hotel Team Discounts

Recognition & Appreciation Programs

Career Growth & Advancement

Supportive Team Culture

New Opening Environment

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function for a new 350-room AC Hotel & Element Hotel opening. You will partner with hotel leadership to recruit, onboard, develop, and engage a high-performing team while shaping a positive employee experience.

This role focuses on building HR foundations from the ground up, implementing policies, and fostering a culture of service excellence in a dynamic, newly opening environment.

Qualifications

• Proven HR leadership experience in hospitality or a hotel setting.
• Experience supporting hotel openings or high-volume property launches preferred.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with employees and leadership at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR activities for the hotel and partner with GM and leadership.
• Build and implement HR processes, policies, and programs for the opening.
• Collaborate on recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Support employee relations, coaching, and engagement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive hotel culture and service focus.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Address employee concerns and provide HR guidance to managers.
• Support recognition, retention, and team-building efforts.
• Monitor HR metrics and suggest staffing improvements.

Skills

HR Leadership

Recruiting

Employee Relations

Onboarding

Performance Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Hospitality

Job description

Ascent Hospitality in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the HR function for a new 350-room AC Hotel & Element Hotel opening. You will partner with hotel leadership to recruit, onboard, develop, and engage a high-performing team while shaping a positive employee experience.

This role focuses on building HR foundations from the ground up, implementing policies, and fostering a culture of service excellence in a dynamic, newly opening environment.