Temporary HR Director — Hospitality Leadership

Highgate; Sand City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid jury duty leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Monterey, CA seeks a Director of Human Resources (temporary) to lead HR operations for the property. The role covers staffing, wage/benefits, regulatory compliance, training, and employee relations, ensuring a compliant and supportive work environment.

Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience in hospitality, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of employment laws. The position requires long hours and a focus on policy enforcement and coaching.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a hotel or related industry, or equivalent education/experience.
• Supervisory responsibility required.
• Familiarity with employment laws required.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Human Resources staff.
• Prepare and maintain Human Resources budget.
• Ensure compliance with all HR regulations and laws for the property.
• Participate in hearings and implement compliant policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, screening, and reference checks for staff.
• Manage employee benefits programs and salary structures.
• Develop and maintain safety and training programs.

Skills

HR management

Leadership

Communication

multitasking

Education

HR experience in hotel or related industry

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Monterey, CA seeks a Director of Human Resources (temporary) to lead HR operations for the property. The role covers staffing, wage/benefits, regulatory compliance, training, and employee relations, ensuring a compliant and supportive work environment.

Ideal candidates will have extensive HR experience in hospitality, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of employment laws. The position requires long hours and a focus on policy enforcement and coaching.