Senior 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

Full-time benefits after 30 days

Discount hotel stays for colleagues,

Complimentary parking

Complimentary meals during work hours

Hyatt Perks

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead all HR functions for a full‑service resort. This role partners with leadership to ensure legal compliance, drive employee relations, recruitment, benefits, and training across multiple outlets including spa and F&B.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years HR experience, 2+ years in HR management, and strong knowledge of employment law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required.
• 2+ years of Human Resources management 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, organization, 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.

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.
• Lead Human Resources projects, colleague initiatives, and assist with the development of HR team members.
• 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.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll

Timekeeping systems

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 Senior Human Resources Manager:

What does the role entail?

The ideal candidate for the Senior Human Resources Manager position will have experience in all areas of the Human Resource function, spearheading colleague relations initiatives and managing Human Resources projects along with training and coaching human resources team members. Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Senior 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.


• Lead Human Resources projects, colleague initiatives, and assist with the development of Human Resources team members.


• 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.


• 2+ years of Human Resources management 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, organization, 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.

\"Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best - and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose\"

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

Qualifications

Your experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.


• 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required.


• 2+ years of Human Resources management 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, organization, 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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