Director of People & Culture Human Resources

Crescent Careers • Virginia Beach, VA

12d

About The Position

Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront is seeking an experienced Director of People & Culture for this 295-room oasis on the shores of the breathtaking Chesapeake Bay. At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to and proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We are committed to providing you with:

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of Director of Human Resources Marriott experience required
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Proven advanced knowledge of employment laws.
• Proven experience with UKG/Ultipro systems and payroll processing preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Talent Management: Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top hospitality talent for leadership and hourly positions across all departments, as needed. Oversee onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated seamlessly.
• Associate Relations & Engagement: Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive, issue-free work environment. Serve as a credible, visible and trusted advisor to managers and associates on HR matters. Timely address and resolve associate concerns, ensuring compliance with company policies. Organize associate engagement and recognition programs in alignment with Crescent’s associate recognition and communication initiatives.
• Training & Development: Facilitate training programs to enhance associate job skills and guest service focus and delivery. Oversee leadership development and succession planning efforts. Ensure timely and comprehensive compliance training all associates.
• Compensation & Benefits: Manage payroll processes in collaboration with Finance to ensure accuracy and compliance. Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives. Monitor industry trends to ensure competitive compensation structures.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. Maintain up-to-date associate records and HR documentation. Lead workplace investigations and implement corrective actions as needed. Oversee workplace safety programs and support risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an annual salary range of $85,00-$90,000.
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

What This Job Offers

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