Human Resources Director - Hotel 55

Coury HospitalityChicago, IL
$100,000 - $110,000Onsite

About The Position

The HR Director is responsible for overseeing all HR functions at Hotel 55, serving as a key business partner to department leaders and a trusted resource to our curators. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Core Responsibilities Serve as the on-property HR leader and primary support contact for all HR needs. Partner with department leaders on recruitment, interviews, selection, and onboarding to ensure a strong, consistent hiring process. Support employee relations by providing guidance, conducting investigations, and ensuring fair, consistent application of company policies. Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws, and company policies. Facilitate coaching, performance documentation, corrective action processes, and terminations when necessary. Lead new-hire orientation and ongoing training initiatives that promote culture, service standards, and operational excellence. Manage HR administrative functions—including personnel files, payroll support, benefits communication, and HRIS updates. Support engagement efforts, recognition programs, and retention initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive work environment. Provide managers with guidance on best practices to build strong, high-performing teams. Collaborate regularly with Regional HR Director to ensure consistency, alignment, and shared success across the portfolio.

Requirements

  • Minimum five years of Human Resources leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or service driven industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in employment law, labor relations, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Experienced operating in a unionized environment, including knowledge of CBA’s and partnership with union representatives.
  • Strong leadership presence and influence
  • Experience conducting investigations and managing employee relations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
  • HR certification strongly preferred (PHR/SHRM-CP)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-property HR leader and primary support contact for all HR needs.
  • Partner with department leaders on recruitment, interviews, selection, and onboarding to ensure a strong, consistent hiring process.
  • Support employee relations by providing guidance, conducting investigations, and ensuring fair, consistent application of company policies.
  • Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws, and company policies.
  • Facilitate coaching, performance documentation, corrective action processes, and terminations when necessary.
  • Lead new-hire orientation and ongoing training initiatives that promote culture, service standards, and operational excellence.
  • Manage HR administrative functions—including personnel files, payroll support, benefits communication, and HRIS updates.
  • Support engagement efforts, recognition programs, and retention initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Provide managers with guidance on best practices to build strong, high-performing teams.
  • Collaborate regularly with Regional HR Director to ensure consistency, alignment, and shared success across the portfolio.
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