HR Lead - Pre-Opening at NYC Flagship Hotel

Canopy by Hilton New York 34th Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopy by Hilton New York 34th Street is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for the hotel’s pre-opening team in New York City. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, payroll setup, training, and employee relations to help build a strong, inclusive culture from the ground up.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will partner with leaders to forecast staffing, implement development programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support engagement initiatives for a 365-room lifestyle

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years HR experience in hotel/hospitality industry.
• Experience with pre-opening hotel staffing and HR processes.
• Strong knowledge of NY labor laws and OSHA basics.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening recruitment for hourly and management roles.
• Oversee onboarding, payroll setup, and new-hire documentation.
• Develop training and development programs for all levels.
• Manage employee relations and investigations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NY laws and brand standards.
• Foster a people-first, inclusive culture across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Recruitment & onboarding

Payroll admin

Compliance

HR policies

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR / Hospitality / Business)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

ATS

Time & attendance

Job description

Canopy by Hilton New York 34th Street is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for the hotel’s pre-opening team in New York City. You will lead recruitment, onboarding, payroll setup, training, and employee relations to help build a strong, inclusive culture from the ground up.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will partner with leaders to forecast staffing, implement development programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and support engagement initiatives for a 365-room lifestyle