Director - Hr Business Partner

Lark Hospitality

Director - Hr Business Partner

Remote,
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Wing 1 Location: Remote / Regional (with 50% travel) Department: Human Resources Reports to: Vice President, Human Resources Job Summary As the Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will be a strategic and hands-on partner to our hospitality portfolio, overseeing half of our hotel properties. You will serve as a key consultant to our General Managers (GMs), providing day-to-day HR support, conducting investigations, and managing employee relations. This role is crucial for fostering a positive and compliant work environment, ensuring our company culture is upheld, and acting as a vital link between hotel operations and the corporate HR team. Your ability to travel and build strong relationships on-site is essential to this role's success. This role will partner closely with each “wing’s” Regional Operations Managers in order to help bridge the gap between Operations and Human Resources. The role will also be a counterpart to the second Director, HR Business Partner for the company, ensuring a seamless operation across the entire portfolio. Responsibilities: Employee Relations & Compliance: • Serve as the primary point of contact for General Managers and their teams on all human resources matters. • Lead and manage employee relations issues and investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolutions in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. • Maintain accurate investigation files, records, and internal trackers up to date • Partner with internal Legal Counsel and VP HR as needed for any investigations, accommodations, and difficult conversations • Provide guidance and support to GMs on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations. • Ensure full compliance with all employment laws and regulations in the states where your assigned hotels operate, and stay updated on legislative changes. • Provide guidance on difficult employee conversations, terminations, and accommodations. • Approve termination requests, with input from the Vice President, HR, as needed Talent Management & Development: • Preparing offer letters for salaried management positions within your region, with final approval from the VP of Human Resources. • Collaborate with the Learning and Development to ensure all General Managers are fully trained on critical HR and leadership topics, maximizing the use of available resources. • Provide coaching and mentorship to GMs to help them develop strong leadership and HR management skills. • Support and drive company-wide employee engagement initiatives and programs. HRIS & Administration: • Leverage the UKG HRIS platform, proficient in running reports, analyzing data, and ensuring data integrity for your portfolio. • Provide “Health of the Business” reports for the portfolio of oversight. • Maintain accurate and organized HR documentation Strategic Partnership & Collaboration: • Work closely with the Vice President, Human Resources, to communicate the needs and concerns of General Managers and their teams, ensuring their voices are heard at the off-property level. • Partner with the second HR Business Partner to provide seamless coverage and support, including during periods of vacation, illness, or high workload. • Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with our company values and operational needs. Cultural Leadership & Operations: • Champion and promote our company culture, ensuring it is lived and experienced by all employees. • Collaborate with GMs to address and resolve any issues that may impact employee morale and retention. • Act as a visible and accessible HR presence by traveling to hotel properties. Travel: • This position requires approximately 50% travel. • A minimum of one on-site visit per year is required for each hotel in your portfolio. • Travel to company meetings as needed and/or conferences for self-development. • Ability to deploy to properties on an emergency basis as needed for critical employee relations issues or investigations. Other Duties: • Other duties as assigned by the VP HR Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive human resources experience, with at least 3-5 years in an HRBP or similar role. • Knowledge of hospitality required. On-site hotel experience as part of career progression, highly preferred. • Demonstrated experience within the hospitality or hotel management industry is essential. • In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws. • Proficiency with UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) or a similar HRIS platform is required. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with all levels of employees, from front-line staff to senior management. • Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity. • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR) is preferred. Compensation: $100,000 - $105,000 yearly

    • Employee Relations & Compliance: • Serve as the primary point of contact for General Managers and their teams on all human resources matters. • Lead and manage employee relations issues and investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolutions in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. • Maintain accurate investigation files, records, and internal trackers up to date  • Partner with internal Legal Counsel and VP HR as needed for any investigations, accommodations, and difficult conversations • Provide guidance and support to GMs on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations. • Ensure full compliance with all employment laws and regulations in the states where your assigned hotels operate, and stay updated on legislative changes. • Provide guidance on difficult employee conversations, terminations, and accommodations. • Approve termination requests, with input from the Vice President, HR, as needed Talent Management & Development: • Preparing offer letters for salaried management positions within your region, with final approval from the VP of Human Resources. • Collaborate with the Learning and Development to ensure all General Managers are fully trained on critical HR and leadership topics, maximizing the use of available resources. • Provide coaching and mentorship to GMs to help them develop strong leadership and HR management skills. • Support and drive company-wide employee engagement initiatives and programs.HRIS & Administration: • Leverage the UKG HRIS platform, proficient in running reports, analyzing data, and ensuring data integrity for your portfolio.  • Provide “Health of the Business” reports for the portfolio of oversight.  • Maintain accurate and organized HR documentationStrategic Partnership & Collaboration: • Work closely with the Vice President, Human Resources, to communicate the needs and concerns of General Managers and their teams, ensuring their voices are heard at the off-property level. • Partner with the second HR Business Partner to provide seamless coverage and support, including during periods of vacation, illness, or high workload. • Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with our company values and operational needs.Cultural Leadership & Operations: • Champion and promote our company culture, ensuring it is lived and experienced by all employees. • Collaborate with GMs to address and resolve any issues that may impact employee morale and retention. • Act as a visible and accessible HR presence by traveling to hotel properties. Travel: • This position requires approximately 50% travel. • A minimum of one on-site visit per year is required for each hotel in your portfolio. • Travel to company meetings as needed and/or conferences for self-development.  • Ability to deploy to properties on an emergency basis as needed for critical employee relations issues or investigations.Other Duties: • Other duties as assigned by the VP HR  • Project deployment/assistance within the HR Department  

  • Compensation
    $100,000-$105,000 per year