The Director will lead and build areas of talent acquisition and development for our team across our portfolio of hotels. This is a dynamic hands-on leadership role that requires experience and expertise in all areas of talent. Working alongside the VP, this role will partner with leadership to translate our company goals into a strategy that helps us achieve our short and long-term goals. They will also manage and coordinate organize-wide efforts to ensure talent programs are developed and managed using a data-driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic initiatives. This position will also conduct full life cycle recruitment in sourcing the best talent for General Manager level and above, as well as maintain effective programs for retention, promotion and succession planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES + AUTHORITIES:

• Develop and implement innovative, effective strategies developing and retaining top-quality talent in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment.
• Audit and update talent acquisition processes to ensure all associates have a comprehensive onboarding experience and clear understanding of job roles and responsibilities.
• Serve as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies
• Assist in development of Internship Program
• Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for select positions
• Identifies the most effective methods for recruiting and attracting candidates
• Vets potential employees’ credentials
• Provides guidance to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates
• Connects qualified candidates with Hiring Managers
• Assist with drafting of recruitment advertisements; posts and/or ads in the most effective digital or print media for open positions
• Build and expand relationships with external recruitment agencies, hospitality programs, culinary schools, colleges, etc. to build awareness of the management company and our properties.
• Develop and implement creative and innovative sourcing strategies and techniques to build a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Maintain relationships with Executive Search Firm contacts and recruiting vendors
• Identify and leverage industry, competitor, and business trends to position PM for success. Partner with leadership to optimize technology; foster an environment of continuous learning, career development and personal and professional growth.
• Build external relationships (peer and industry organizations) to proactively understand emerging best practices in recruiting (tech-enabled) diversity and inclusion programs, onboarding, professional development, and associate retention.
• Lead recruitment life cycle of GM level and above
• Create and publish recruiting efforts on all GM and critical positions
• Performs other associate relations duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Creative I Collaborative I Enthusiastic I People Person

Proven, dynamic leader and self-starter.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated problem solving and interpersonal skills.

Luxury and independent hotel experience preferred.

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.

QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Travel/Tourism, Sales/Marketing or similar preferred

5 years HR management experience in the hospitality industry, minimum 2 years with a luxury property

5+ year’s HR experience in a complex environment. Competent in all functions of human resources

Proven track record with problem solving and identifying opportunities to streamline processes

Excellent communication skills and employee relations

UKG (Ultipro) payroll processing experience or related

CP or SCP certified preferred

ABOUT PM HOTEL GROUP

Awards + Accolades:

• Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Hospitality as seen in Hotel Business (2019)
• Fastest Growing Private Companies in DC, Washington Business Journal (‘20 + ‘19)
• Inc 5000 – Fastest Growing Private Hospitality Companies (2019)
• AHLA Paving the Way Award – Vanessa Stanley (2021)

PM is PEOPLE-POWERED

At PM Hotel Group we are passionate about fostering an environment that allows our associates to thrive. Creating a culture dedicated to respect, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed, we encourage our associates to express themselves and their unique talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.

A top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. We know that our greatest resource is our people, and this people-first mindset is at the heart of our corporate DNA.

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