Corporate Regional Director of Human Resources

AFP Management Corp • Great Neck, NY

3d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AFP Mgmt., a privately owned hospitality company with a portfolio of premium hotels, is seeking an experienced Corporate Director of Human Resources to lead HR functions across its properties. The role is based at the corporate headquarters in Great Neck, New York, with travel to hotels as needed. The position will transform and align HR policies and procedures across company locations with federal, state, and local requirements, while supporting the company’s mission, values, and business objectives. The HR leader will enhance organizational effectiveness, foster a high-performance culture, develop talent strategies, and lead HR initiatives that support business growth and employee engagement. The role oversees HR for a large, multi-location organization of 1,000 or more associates and leads and mentors HR professionals across properties.

The annual salary range is $120,000 to $130,000, dependent on experience. The employer states that applicants must complete a survey and have a hotel-related background leading Human Resources; only applicants meeting the position requirements and with a successful record of aligning company HR teams will be considered. AFP Mgmt. is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of progressive regional executive-level hotel HR leadership experience; union experience is required.
• Experience overseeing HR functions for a large, multi-location organization with 1,000 or more associates.
• Union experience with Local Six or Unite, including bargaining, contract negotiations, day-to-day operations, grievances, labor charges, and the ULP process.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proven experience leading annual benefits enrollments and ACA compliance.
• Experience implementing HR systems, including digital ATS/onboarding systems, payroll systems, company-wide HR SOP/LSOP, and HR-related systems and documentation.
• Strong brand compliance experience with required training.
• Ability to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using HR technology and analytics for decision-making.
• Applicants must complete the survey and have a hotel-related background leading Human Resources.
• Applicants must have a successful track record of leading a hospitality corporate HR team and aligning HR teams within a company.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Corporate Director of Human Resources or Vice President of Human Resources.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification.
• Proven best-in-class results for annual associate engagement surveys and leading a culture that reduces company turnover.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support company goals and operational excellence.
• Oversee employee relations across all properties, ensuring fair treatment, adherence to policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Manage salary structures, job classifications, and benefits programs to maintain competitive and equitable compensation and benefits.
• Lead performance reviews, goal-setting initiatives, and leadership development programs.
• Implement and manage training programs to improve employee skills, management effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain consistent HR policies and procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Partner with senior leaders on future workforce needs, succession planning, retention, and internal mobility.
• Collaborate with operations teams on workplace safety compliance and risk mitigation.
• Optimize HR systems, reporting, and analytics to improve decision-making and process efficiency.
• Lead and mentor HR professionals, fostering collaboration and alignment across properties.
• Ensure proper Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting in accordance with ACA requirements.
• Lead annual benefits enrollments and implement HR systems, including digital ATS/onboarding and payroll systems, company-wide HR SOP/LSOP, and HR-related systems and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with required brand training and support associate engagement and retention efforts.
• Travel to hotels as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401(k).
• Employee, friends, and family hotel discounts with AFP Hotels, Hilton, and Marriott brands.
• Life insurance options.
• Paid time off program and paid holidays.
• Career development opportunities to enhance skills and advance within the company.
• Merit- and performance-based annual raises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director