Director of Human Resources

Summary

-----------

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on delivering efficient service and meaningful experiences.

As a member of the hotel's Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic business partner responsible for aligning people strategies with operational goals, guest satisfaction initiatives, and organizational objectives.

This highly visible leadership position collaborates closely with hotel leadership and corporate partners to cultivate an engaged workforce, foster a positive workplace culture, ensure legal compliance, and drive business results.

The Director of Human Resources reports directly to the General Manager and provides leadership for all aspects of the Human Resources function, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, colleague engagement, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, performance management, succession planning, diversity initiatives, and compliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and Executive Leadership Team, aligning people strategies with operational and financial goals.
• Lead all Human Resources functions, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and compliance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture that supports colleague engagement, retention, and Hyatt's values.
• Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on colleague relations, performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and risk management practices, including leave administration, accommodations, Workers' Compensation, and unemployment matters.
• Oversee learning and development initiatives, leadership development, succession planning, and colleague training programs.
• Drive colleague engagement through recognition programs, feedback initiatives, communication strategies, and colleague events.
• Partner with Corporate Human Resources and hotel leadership to implement compensation, benefits, and organizational development initiatives.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to develop solutions that improve operational performance, colleague experience, and retention.
• Champion Hyatt's culture of care, service excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• This is an on-site position.

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Benefits

Hyatt offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Complimentary and discounted hotel room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Friends & family discounted room rates
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave benefits
• Bereavement and jury duty pay
• Complimentary colleague meals
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement within Hyatt Hotels Corporation

The salary range for this position is $106,300-$155,200. This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency La Jolla reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

------------------

• Experience in California is preferred.
• 6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt).
• Prior Experience as a Director of Human Resources is preferred.
• SHRM or PHR certification is preferred.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.