Human Resources Manager ($72,800 - $116,200)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

Hotel discounts for colleagues

Complimentary parking

Free meals during shift

Hyatt Perks program

Health, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, CA seeks a Human Resources Manager to partner with leadership, oversee HR operations for the resort, and drive compliant, engaging people practices across multiple outlets. The role reports to the Director/Assistant Director of HR and covers benefits, recruitment, investigations, and policy administration.

Ideal candidate will have 4+ years HR experience, strong employment-law knowledge, HRIS proficiency, and bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, ER, and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling ER matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to sit/stand; lift, push, pull; flexible schedule.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight.
• Flexible scheduling: may require evening, weekend, or holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits, leave programs, accommodations, and workers’ compensation.
• Advise leaders on HR policies and employee relations.
• Oversee performance management, coaching, and investigations.
• Maintain HR records and HRIS data integrity.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Support employee engagement, culture, and development.

Skills

HR policies

employee relations

performance mgmt

recruitment

onboarding

benefits

compliance

HRIS

payroll

timekeeping

communication

bilingual EN/ES

Education

HR degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping

Job description

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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

US - CA - Huntington Beach

Human Resources

Department Head/Manager

Full-time

72,800.00 Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

Surf. Sand. Sunset. Success.

Find Yours at Our Special Place.

Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our stunning, Spanish-inspired resort offers guests remarkable meeting space, pampering spa treatments, irresistible restaurants, and superior service in a stunning seaside setting. Join us as “We Care for People So They Can Be their Best.”

Take a peek into our colleague experience as a Human Resources Manager:

What does the role entail?

The ideal candidate for the Human Resources Manager position will have experience in all areas of the Human Resource function. Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager is a key partner in leading and overseeing all human resources functions to support organizational goals, ensure compliance with employment laws, and promote a positive and engaging work environment. This role serves as a strategic business partner to leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations in our full-service resort that includes Spa, Recreations, and multiple Food & Beverage Outlets. Responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, benefits, workers compensation, performance management, training and development, leave management, compliance and policy administration. Organizational skills and ability to multi-task are necessary to be successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Manage benefits, leave programs, accommodations, and workers’ compensation.

• Advise leaders and colleagues on HR policies, practices, and employee relations matters.
• Oversee performance management, coaching, corrective action, and investigations.
• Maintain HR records and HRIS data integrity.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Support employee engagement, culture, and development initiatives.

Qualifications

Your experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices required.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employee relations matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight.
• Flexible scheduling: may require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday availability to support business operations and employee matters.

What You Will Love About Us

• Full-time benefit eligibility after 30 days
• Discount hotel stays for colleagues, friends and family
• Complimentary parking in our underground structure
• Complimentary meals during work hours
• Hyatt Perks which include thousands of national and local partners for various discounts.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment

Development

“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based a colleague’s individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice.”

• Learn and Grow: We are committed to the growth of our colleagues and provide a community where diverse individuals explore new ways of thinking and expanding capabilities
• A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues
• Ability to cross-train and work within multiple positions that provide the opportunity to grow skills and value as a colleague
• With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotion are abundant.

Diversity

“Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all”

• Hyatt is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, status of any other group protected by law.
• Our Vision: Our commitment is to create an environment where people can bring their whole self to work each day – so they can be their best and perform at their best so they can better care for others.
• Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is recognized as one of FORTUNE Magazine, “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the United States for the 13 th year in the row.
• The Human Rights Campaign has honored Hyatt among “The Best Places to Work” for LGBTQ+ equality in 2026, for the 22 nd consecutive year.

Qualifications

Your experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices required.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employee relations matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight.
• Flexible scheduling: may require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday availability to support business operations and employee matters.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa | Huntington Beach , CA , US

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