Director of Human Resources Operations

The West Hollywood EDITION, located at 9040 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, California, is an iconic establishment that blends the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager with the service excellence and global reach of Marriott International. This brand offers a unique fusion of polish and personality, perfectionism and individualism, comfort and charisma, catering to sophisticated and knowledgeable guests who appreciate quality, originality, design, and unparalleled service excellence. As part of the Marriott portfolio, EDITION Hotels exemplify luxury that goes beyond convention, delivering experiences wrapped in exceptional charm and attitude. At The West Hollywood EDITION, the culture is one of inclusivity and diversity, welcoming associates from varied backgrounds and promoting an environment where every individual’s unique contributions are celebrated and valued. The establishment is deeply committed to equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination, ensuring fairness for all team members, including those with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated Human Resources Management professional to join our team on a full-time basis with an annual salary range of $105,000 to $137,000 plus bonus eligibility. In this role, you will be responsible for executing strategic human resource initiatives that attract, retain, and develop premier talent across our diverse workforce. This position supervises and collaborates with human resource employees in key areas including recruitment, total compensation, employee relations, and training and development. You will play a critical role in implementing the objectives outlined in our Human Resource Business Plan, delivering services that not only meet but exceed employee expectations while facilitating business success. Compliance is paramount in this role, requiring the management of legal and regulatory standards as well as adherence to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure lawful and ethical human resource operations.

This role demands a proactive approach to managing legal and compliance practices by overseeing documentation, employee disciplinary actions, and audit compliance to maintain property-wide adherence to policies such as Sexual Harassment, Non-Harassment, Non-Discrimination, and No Solicitation. You will liaise with unemployment service providers and represent the property in unemployment hearings, maintaining fair and equitable treatment for all employees. The position also involves managing human resources communications, including disseminating timely updates on benefit plan changes and ensuring employee handbooks clearly convey property rules and regulations. Coaching managers on progressive discipline processes and cultivating consistent administration of policies and procedures further define this role.

In addition, you will oversee staffing and employee development activities by participating in recruitment efforts for HR team members, maintaining performance evaluations and merit increase documentation, and managing the appraisal process to ensure timely reviews and merit adjustments. Maintaining productive employee relations is essential, requiring you to foster open, collaborative relationships through an open-door policy, active communication channels, and employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving retention. Monitoring the work environment for union activities and soliciting employee feedback to enhance the workplace culture are also key duties.

Joining The West Hollywood EDITION means becoming part of a global team where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an inspiring community, and become the best version of yourself. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, stylish environment that challenges and inspires you while contributing to the delivery of a world-class luxury hospitality experience.