Senior Human Resources Manager

Sr. HR Manager- STAR Relations

The Sr. HR Manager- STAR Relations directs and works with Human Resources and Operations employees to lead many of the daily activities of the Human Resource Office including oversight of recruitment, total compensation, training and development, association/labor relations, and performance management. Additionally, the Sr. HR Manager focuses on delivering HR services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success; as well as ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures. The Sr. level role will be the subject matter expert on STAR Relations, HRIS systems, internal processes and procedures in the area of compliance and internal/external audits. The Sr. HR Manager of STAR Relations will be the HR lead through their support and guidance of the non-senior level HR team members.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years' experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years' experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

Core Work Activities

Leading and Monitoring Recruitment and Hiring Activity

• Assists in the interviewing and hiring of Human Resource employee team members with the appropriate skills, as needed.

• Establishes and maintains contact with external recruitment sources.

• Attends job fairs and ensures documentation of outreach efforts in accordance with Human Resource Standard Operating Procedures.

• Networks with local organizations (e.g., Hotel Association and peers) to source candidates for current or future openings.

• Oversees/monitors candidate identification and selection process.

• Provides subject matter expertise to property managers regarding selection procedures.

• Partners with vendor partners to ensure effective advertisement efforts are being utilized for open positions in appropriate venues to attract a diverse candidate pool.

• Performs quality control on vendor partner's performance regarding applicant sourcing and selection.

Administering and Providing Education Related to Employee Benefits

• Works with unemployment services provider to respond to unemployment claims; reviews provider reports for accuracy and corrects errors.

• Prepares, audits and distributes unemployment claim activity reports to property management.

• Attends unemployment hearings and ensures property is properly represented

• Ensures that department has the available resources on hand to administer employee benefits.

Managing Employee Development

• Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.

• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees; supervise on-going training initiatives and conducts training, when appropriate.

• Ensures coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation program to generate a positive first impression for employees and emphasize the importance of guest service in company culture.

• Ensures attendance by all new hires and participation of the leadership team in training programs

• Collaborates with management team to ensure departmental orientation processes are in place and employees receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

Maintaining Employee Relations

• Assists in maintaining effective employee communication channels in the property (e.g., develops daily communications and assists with regularly scheduled property-wide meetings).

• Reviews progressive discipline documentation for accuracy and consistency, and checks for supportive documentation and is accountable for determining appropriate action.

• Utilizes an "open door" policy to acknowledge employee problems or concerns in a timely manner

• Ensures employee issues are referred to the Department Manager for resolution or escalated to the Director of Human Resources/Multi-Property Director of Human Resources.

• Partners with Loss Prevention to conduct employee accident investigations, as necessary.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Managing Legal and Compliance Practices

• Ensures employee files contain required employment paperwork, proper performance management and compensation documentation, are properly maintained and secured for the required length of time.

• Ensures compliance with procedure for accessing, reviewing, and auditing employee files and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act.

• Ensures medical records are maintained in a separate, secure and confidential medical file.

• Facilitates random, reasonable belief and post accident drug testing process (in properties where applicable).

• Communicates property rules and regulations via the employee handbook.

• Ensures all safety and security policies (e.g., property removal, lost and found items, blood borne pathogens, accident reporting, and hygiene) are communicated to employees on a regular basis through orientation, property meetings, bulletin boards, etc.

• Conducts periodic claims reviews with Regional Claims office to ensure claims are closed in a timely manner and reserve levels are appropriate for open claims.

• Represents Human Resources at the property Safety Committee; helps to identify ways to create awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace and decrease accident frequency and severity.

• Manages Workers Compensation claims to ensure appropriate employee care and manage costs.

• Oversees the selection/non-selection and offers processes to ensure proper procedures are followed (e.g., valid reasons for selection/non-selection and applicants receive status notifications).

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About the Team

Why have less when you can have MORE — all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel—offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26067490
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 08:08 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, US
• Pay Range (US/Canada/EMEA) $79,000-$101,000 annually
• Bonus Eligible? Y
• Stock Package? N
• Additional Information Relocation Assistance Available