Director of Human Resources - The Westin St. Louis

Join the dynamic team at The Westin St. Louis, located in the heart of downtown, where luxury meets unbeatable convenience! We are looking for passionate, high-energy individuals to help us deliver exceptional service at our upscale property. With spacious, modern accommodations, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and prime access to St. Louis’s top attractions, including Busch Stadium, The Westin St. Louis offers an exciting work environment where your talents can shine. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to create unforgettable guest experiences while growing your hospitality career in a vibrant, fast-paced setting. If you thrive in a culture of teamwork, excellence, and innovation, The Westin St. Louis is the place for you. Apply now to join our family and elevate your career at one of the city’s premier hotels!

Are you a dynamic and strategic HR professional looking to make a significant impact on a thriving hospitality organization? Join our team as the Director of Human Resources and lead our HR initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent. With your expertise and passion for creating a positive work environment, you will drive our HR strategies, enhance employee engagement, and foster a culture of excellence. Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to shape our organization's success and empower our greatest asset—our people.

Summary:

• Lead and oversee all HR functions for our hotel/resort, including recruitment, talent management, employee relations, and HR policies and programs
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent in the hospitality industry
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive work culture
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Implement performance management and recognition programs to enhance employee performance and motivation
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance HR effectiveness

If you are a results-oriented HR professional with a passion for creating exceptional employee experiences and driving organizational success, we invite you to apply for the position of Director of Human Resources. Join our team and be at the forefront of shaping our culture and building a talented workforce. Apply now and become part of an organization that values its people and believes in their growth and development.

• Bachelor's degree or minimum 4 years HR experience, prior hotel experience required
• Strong and effective communication skills
• Ability to interpret and advise property management according to employment laws of jurisdiction
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
• Strong employment law, recruiting and retention background a must
• Experience with Affirmative Action helpful
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations, including EEO, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA
• Experience leading employee engagement, performance management, and talent development programs
• Ability to manage a diversified workforce
• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality and common sense 
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and remain flexible to constant change
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.