Strategic HR Partner & Talent Leader

Host Hotels & Resorts; Bethesda (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Host Hotels & Resorts is seeking an HR Manager to partner with leaders and employees to deliver HR support, lead full-cycle recruiting, advise managers on employee relations and talent matters, support performance management and talent planning, and oversee benefits, wellness, and engagement initiatives.

This role balances strategic partnership with operational execution, leveraging data, technology, and process optimization to strengthen Host's EPIC culture and people experience across the

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday experience preferred).
• Passion for leveraging technology and AI to improve HR processes and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across a variety of corporate functions, from sourcing through onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, develop recruitment strategies, and deliver outstanding candidate experience.
• Build diverse talent pipelines and utilize data and recruiting metrics to evaluate hiring effectiveness and continuously improve recruiting outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach managers on employee development, performance conversations, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
• Support organizational changes, team effectiveness, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Help foster an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with Host’s EPIC values.
• Support the performance management process, including process administration, manager and employee education, and employee communication.
• Support talent planning and succession planning discussions by providing insights and data.
• Identify development opportunities and collaborate on learning and career growth initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Support administration and communication of employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Partner on employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and culture initiatives.
• Leverage HRIS and other HR technologies to maintain data integrity, generate analytics, and produce actionable insights.
• Develop reports and dashboards that support workforce planning and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee and manager experience through automation and technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

HRIS experience

Technology and AI in HR

Project management

Confidentiality and judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Host Hotels & Resorts is seeking an HR Manager to partner with leaders and employees to deliver HR support, lead full-cycle recruiting, advise managers on employee relations and talent matters, support performance management and talent planning, and oversee benefits, wellness, and engagement initiatives.

This role balances strategic partnership with operational execution, leveraging data, technology, and process optimization to strengthen Host's EPIC culture and people experience across the