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Director of People & Culture

United States, Santa Monica Employment contract 140000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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Sandbourne Santa Monica, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is a serene, design-forward beachfront hotel steps from the Pacific Ocean. Created by acclaimed designer Gulla Jónsdóttir, the property blends artful design with a focus on tranquility and elevated guest experiences. The beautiful Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection is seeking an experienced and Director of People & Culture to join our prestigious team. This role will will be 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. Managed by Crescent Hotels and Resorts and part of the Marriott family, our associates are offered industry-leading competitive wages, a full range of benefits as well as access to associate rate discounts at Marriott properties across the globe.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 5+ years of HR leadership experience, with minimum 2 years at an HRD level in the hospitality or related industry is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working under a hotel union collective bargaining agreement is required
  • Proven knowledge of California wage and employment laws is required
  • Proven advanced knowledge of employment laws
  • Proven experience with UKG/Ultipro systems and payroll processing
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment
  • Proficiency in Spanish language is highly preferred

Nice to have

Proficiency in Spanish language is highly preferred

What we offer

  • Highly competitive salary of $140,000 - $150,000
  • Performance bonus eligibility
  • 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

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