Director Of Human Resources

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection, is a distinguished and elegant hotel known for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and high standards of service. As part of the Autograph Collection, the Lexington Hotel prides itself on unique style and sophistication, catering to discerning travelers seeking luxury accommodations with personalized touches. The hotel operates in a competitive and dynamic hospitality industry demanding innovation, professionalism, and a focus on quality. With a focus on delivering memorable stays, the Lexington Hotel continuously strives to uphold its reputation as a premier lodging destination recognized by guests, team members, and ownership alike.

The Director of Human Resources at the Lexington Hotel plays a critical leadership role within the establishment, overseeing all human resources functions to ensure smooth operations and a thriving workplace culture. This full-time leadership position is responsible for managing labor relations, recruitment, retention, employee communications, recognition efforts, career development, wage and hour compliance, learning and development initiatives, workers’ compensation matters, and all legal issues related to hotel employees. The position requires proactive management of people resources, fostering an environment where team members are motivated and empowered to exceed guest expectations and support the hotel’s vision. The Director ensures that the hotel’s human capital strategies align with the organization’s core values of integrity, communication, respect, teamwork, service, innovation, professional growth, profitability, and a positive can-do attitude.

In this role, the Director of Human Resources provides guidance and strategic support to the hotel’s leadership team, helping managers and staff cultivate a service-oriented culture. They oversee recruitment and staffing processes to attract qualified talent at all levels, implement associate relations programs that promote employee engagement and recognition, and maintain strong labor relations in a unionized environment. This role also involves creating effective strategies to encourage team member performance and satisfaction, facilitating career development opportunities, and ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with exceptional leadership and planning skills, capable of fostering a positive, productive workplace that maintains the high standards of the Lexington Hotel. This position offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on employee experience and organizational success in a prestigious hotel setting.