Hotel Director of People & Culture - Elysee New York

Horseshoe Bay Resort • New York, NY

1d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Elysee New York is seeking an experienced Director of People & Culture to join their team. This role is responsible for overseeing all HR functions, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with the hotel's luxury service standards. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for hospitality, talent development, and employee engagement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HR leadership experience in a Unionized environment.
• Must have experience in the NYC Luxury market.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel opening and/or major renovation transition experience preferred, including onboarding, culture integration, staffing strategy, and operational readiness support.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed