About our Company

We Make Hotels. Sydell Group builds and operates unique properties that are a reflection of their neighborhoods, a celebration of architecture and design, and a gathering place for visitors from near and far. Our hotels are collaborations among exceptional talent from the creative, culinary, and retail worlds, and our goal is to create travel experiences that offer inspiration and a sense of connection to our respective cities. Sydell Group's diverse portfolio of award-winning hotels include NoMad New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas; The LINE LA, DC and Austin; The Ned, London and Park MGM, Las Vegas; as well as the forthcoming NoMad London and LINE San Francisco.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Human Resources to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times

Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel

Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance as needed

Redirect HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team

Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, benefits, personal information, leaves, turnover rates etc.) in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met

Act as a liaison with other departments or functions (payroll, benefits etc.)

Lead the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts etc.

Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc. and maintain the team’s agenda

Coordinate training sessions and seminars

Ensure new hire orientations are conducted

Develop the onboarding process and update new hire records

Implement policies and procedures

Respond to unemployment claims

Coordinate and facilitate benefit enrollment meetings

Process payroll edits and review payroll for accuracy

Review insurance carrier invoices for accuracy

Assist in recommending and supporting employee relations programs

Produce and submit reports on general HR activity

Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions

Maintain “open door” communication with employees

Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control

Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, guiding, managing and scheduling personnel

Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward

Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable

Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files

Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements

Attend relevant meetings

Core Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field; additional education in Human Resource Management a plus

Bi/Multi-Lingual a plus

At least five (5) years’ experience as an HR Director or relevant human resources/administrative position

Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices

Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems (e.g. ADP, Paycom)

Ability to work with ATS software

In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities

Familiarity with social media recruiting

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle data with confidentiality

Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Work well under pressure, requires being a team player

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits while fostering a diverse and inclusive work experience.

We thrive in being a diverse work environment. Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

About our Brand

Freehand exists for a new generation of urban explorers who seek a deeper connection to the places they visit and a community of likeminded travelers. A mix of private and European-style shared accommodations, comfortable and inspiring public spaces and celebrated food and beverage programs offer a unique home to those traveling alone or together on any budget. At the heart of each Freehand is a passion for connecting guests to the magic that defines their respective cities through a vibrant calendar of events showcasing emerging local creative talent.