VP, HR & Labor Relations — NYC Hotels

Highgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer匹配

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Jury duty leave

Job summary

Highgate seeks a Vice President, Human Resources – New York Hotels to lead the people strategy for its New York portfolio. You will partner with General Managers and corporate leadership to drive performance, engagement, and compliance in a highly unionized setting.

The role requires deep NY hotel operations experience, labor relations expertise, and the ability to guide CBAs, workforce planning, and leadership development across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of New York labor law and NYC employment requirements.
• Experience advising senior operators in a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and manage sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior HR business partner for NY hotels, aligning people with business strategy.
• Lead labor relations strategy for unionized properties and CBAs.
• Oversee HR budgeting, compensation, records, and reporting.
• Coach and develop HR Directors and property leaders.
• Collaborate with legal, corporate HR, and union reps to resolve grievances.
• Drive staffing strategy, succession planning, and workforce planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Executive communication

Strategic partnership

Employee engagement

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Hospitality

Advanced degree or HR/labor certification

Job description

Highgate seeks a Vice President, Human Resources – New York Hotels to lead the people strategy for its New York portfolio. You will partner with General Managers and corporate leadership to drive performance, engagement, and compliance in a highly unionized setting.

The role requires deep NY hotel operations experience, labor relations expertise, and the ability to guide CBAs, workforce planning, and leadership development across multiple properties.