Vice President of People & Culture - JL Hospitality Management

Vice President of People & Culture

Lead the Future of People & Culture at JL Hospitality Management

This position is based in Anchorage, Alaska. Must be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.

At JL Hospitality Management, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people.

As our portfolio continues to grow across Alaska, we're looking for an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking Vice President of People & Culture to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our organization by driving people through strategies that foster growth, develop leaders, strengthen culture, and support operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the Operating Partner, the Vice President of People & Culture will serve as the company's senior HR executive, partnering with executive leadership to build high-performing teams while ensuring compliance, operational consistency, and an outstanding associate experience across a diverse portfolio of hotels.

If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, developing people, and building scalable HR strategies that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As Vice President of People & Culture, you will:

• Lead the Company's overall Human Resources strategy and vision.
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and oversight for the Human Resources, Training, and Payroll functions while developing high-performing leaders across the organization.
• Champion leadership development, succession planning, and organizational growth.
• Guide employee relations, workplace investigations, and complex employment matters.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, performance management, and talent development initiatives.
• Partner with operations to support acquisitions, hotel openings, organizational growth, and change management.
• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and people-first culture that reflects our company values.
• Develop innovative HR programs, policies, and best practices that support long-term business success.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Executive leadership experience within hospitality or other multi-location organizations strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading HR teams and overseeing payroll operations.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compliance, compensation, and organizational development.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification preferred
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout Alaska and other company locations as business needs require

Why JL Hospitality Management?

We're more than a hotel management company. We're a team of passionate professionals committed to developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating workplaces where associates thrive.

When you join JL Hospitality Management, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful impact on a growing hospitality organization.
• Help shape the future of our people strategy and company culture.
• Partner with an engaged executive leadership team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Lead transformational initiatives across multiple hotel brands and markets.
• Develop talented leaders while supporting the continued growth of our organization.

  Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Travel opportunities throughout our portfolio
• The opportunity to influence the future of a growing hospitality organization

Ready to lead the next chapter of our people strategy? We'd love to hear from you.