Area Director of Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

AFP Mgmt. is a leading privately owned hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture of excellence. With a diverse portfolio of premium hotels, we are committed to innovation, integrity, and people-first leadership. We are looking for an Experienced HR Leader for the role of the Area Director of Human Resources that has experience with transforming the HR Policies and Procedures of a company to align all company locations in accordance to Federal, State and Local requirements. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters located in Great Neck, or may be remote in one of our Hotels and will require travel to our hotels as needed. Annual Salary is based on experience with Salary Range of $95,000 to $105,000 per year.

  Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Head of Human Resources within our organization. As the Area Director of Human Resources, you will oversee all HR functions across our Hotels, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, values, and business objectives. This executive-level role requires a seasoned and innovative HR leader with experience managing HR for large, multi-location organizations (1,000+ associates). The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, articulate, and forward-thinking, with a proven ability to develop and implement progressive HR strategies that drive business success. They will play a key role in enhancing organizational effectiveness, fostering a high-performance culture, and developing top-tier talent strategies. Success in this role requires strong leadership, adaptability, and a strategic mindset, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while leading transformational HR initiatives that support business growth and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute HR strategies that support company goals and drive operational excellence.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Oversee employee relations across all properties, ensuring fair treatment, adherence to policies, and compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Compensation & Benefits Oversight: Manage salary structures, job classifications, and benefits programs to maintain competitive and equitable pay and benefits.
• Performance Management: Lead performance review processes, goal-setting initiatives, and leadership development programs.
• Training & Development: Implement and manage training programs to enhance employee skills, management effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• HR Operations & Policy Development: Ensure consistency in HR policies and procedures while identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency.
• Workforce & Succession Planning: Partner with senior leaders to plan for future talent needs and develop strategies for employee retention and internal mobility.
• Risk Management & Workplace Safety: Collaborate with operations teams to ensure workplace safety compliance and risk mitigation strategies.
• HR Technology & Analytics: Optimize HR systems, reporting, and analytics to enhance decision-making and process efficiencies.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of HR professionals, fostering collaboration and alignment across all properties.
• Proper Affordable Care Act Compliance and a successful reporting per Affordable Care Act Guidelines/Requirements.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of progressive Hotel HR Executive level leadership experience in the Hotel Industry with Marriott or Hilton Brand Experience.
• Prior experience as a Human Resources Leader running a Branded Hotel HR Department is required.
• Experience overseeing HR functions for a large, multi-location organization (1,000+ associates).
• Union Experience with Local Six or Unite to include Bargaining, Contract Negotiations & Day to Day Operations. (Grievances and Labor Charges and ULP Process.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proven Track Record of Leading a Companies Annual Benefits Enrollments, ACA Compliance and Implementing HR Systems including Digital ATS/On-Boarding Systems, Payroll Systems/Company-wide HR SOP/LSOP and all HR Related Systems/Documentations.
• Strong Brand Compliance with all required Training.
• Proven "Best in Class" Results for Annual Associate Engagement Annual Surveys.
• Leading a "Best in Class" Culture to reduce company turnover.
• Tech-savvy with experience leveraging HR technology and analytics for decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business goals.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification preferred.

  Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with a 401K.
• Employee, Friends & Family Hotel Discounts with AFP Hotels, Hilton, and Marriott brands.
• Life insurance options.
• Paid Time Off Program and Paid Holidays.
• Career development opportunities to enhance skills and advance within the company.
• Merit & Performance-Based Annual Raises

Only applicants that meet the position requirements and have lead a Hospitality Branded (Marriott or Hilton) Hotel HR Team with a successful track record of implementing alignment within the Company HR Teams will be considered. Applicants must completed the Survey to be considered for the position and must have a Hotel related background in leading Human Resources. Position is based out of the Corporate Offices in Great Neck, NY or out of one of our hotels.

In accordance with New York State’s Pay Transparency Law (New York State Labor Law Section 194-b) which requires private employers with four (4) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs, promotion, or transfer opportunities. This position pays between $95,000 and $105,000 dependent on experience.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.