Assistant Director of People & Culture

Proper Hospitality Careers•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of People & Culture oversees key human resources functions, including HR operations and compliance, workers’ compensation, labor and employee relations, leave and accommodations, talent and development, engagement and analytics, and compensation and benefits. The role partners with leaders on recruiting, onboarding, performance, and training, and administers health, retirement, and wellness programs. The position is based in an office environment and may involve lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional travel, with or without reasonable accommodation. The stated annual pay range is $100,000–$115,000, depending on experience, with incentive eligibility of up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package. Proper Hospitality describes its commitment to being one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality by investing in employees’ wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. It is an equal-opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.

Requirements

Experience as an Assistant Director or Senior HR Manager (second-in-command) in the hospitality industry.
At least 5 years of HR experience across operations, employee relations, recruitment, and talent management.
Working knowledge of federal and California labor laws and HR best practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and HR systems, with comfort learning new systems.
Strong training skills, including designing and delivering training for managers and team members.
Leadership, communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Union experience, including working under a collective bargaining agreement.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or another HR certification.
Fluency in Spanish, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Oversee payroll, benefits, HR systems, and compliance with employment laws.
Manage workers’ compensation claims, injury reporting, return-to-work coordination, and compliance.
Administer the collective bargaining agreement, handle grievances, and guide discipline and investigations.
Manage leaves, including CFRA and FMLA, and oversee the interactive process for accommodations.
Partner with leaders on recruiting, onboarding, performance, and training.
Run engagement programs and report HR metrics to leadership.
Administer health, retirement, and wellness programs.
Design and deliver training for managers and team members.