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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