Human Resources Director

Empowered Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking an HR Director in New York City. The ideal candidate will lead a team of HR professionals, implementing innovative HR solutions for small to medium hospitality businesses. The role requires a deep understanding of HR principles and experience in a consultative capacity, focusing on employee relations, compliance, and team management. This full-time position promises a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and generous time off.

Benefits

10 days PTO + 12 company holidays + 5 wellness days

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Work-from-home flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HR leadership.
• Prior experience in hospitality management preferred.
• Deep knowledge of HR principles including compliance, employee relations, and compensation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior HR leader supporting a portfolio of clients.
• Steer strategy and action plans in collaboration with project teams.
• Advise clients on employee relations and compliance matters.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

As an HR director, you will lead a team of HR professionals to provide services to small and medium hospitality businesses. You will be responsible for initiating, building and sustaining relationships, architecting and delivering leading HR solutions, and supporting the development of our team. Prior experience in a consultative role, liaising with senior-level executives, and managing projects is essential for this role, in addition to a deep understanding and appreciation of general HR principles, strategies and tactics. You must also bring tireless curiosity, exceptional attention to detail and unblemished professional ethics and integrity to our firm.

Core Competencies

• Distilling complex concepts into approachable, impactful communications, tools and processes
• Understanding and analyzing an organization’s current state and communicating and prioritizing opportunities for improvement
• Exceptional PPT, Excel, and written communication skills to execute flawless executive-level deliverables
• Leading, inspiring and influencing team members and clients
• Providing structure, accountability and oversight to ensure consistently excellent project execution

Responsibilities

• Acting as the senior HR leader supporting a portfolio of clients
• Steering strategy and action plans in collaboration with project teams
• Cultivating accountability for attention to detail and risk management
• Advising clients on employee relations, compliance, management and strategic matters
• Attending client meetings to review project deliverables, answer questions, and discuss opportunities
• Providing regular client status reports and proactively escalating potential concerns/issues

Experience & Education

• 10+ years’ experience in HR leadership role
• Prior experience in hospitality management preferred
• Deep knowledge of HR principles including, but not limited to, wage & hour compliance, employee relations, payroll management, succession planning, DE&I, and compensation and benefits strategy
• Strong MS office skills, business communication, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in written and spoken Spanish preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; human resources, business administration, or related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP, or other related certification preferred
• Master’s degree in human resources or related field preferred

What's in it for you?

• Vacation and Time Off: 10 days PTO + 12 company holidays + 5 wellness days
• Healthcare: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement & financial: 401(k) with employer match; pre-tax commuter, medical and childcare benefits; monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement; company laptop, home office reimbursement
• Lifestyle support: Work-from-home flexibility; WeWork membership; team-building events; tuition reimbursement; employee recognition program

*You must be based in the NYC metro area to be considered for this position

Empowered Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Consulting, and Project Management

• Industries

  Hospitality, Restaurants, and Business Consulting and Services

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