VP of People
$140k - $160kGecko Hospitality
Vice President of People & Culture
Location: Dubuque, IA
Salary: $140,000-$160,000 DOE
Bonus: Performance & EBITA Bonus up to 25%
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), executive benefits package, and $10,000 relocation assistance.
Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President of People & Culture will lead enterprise-wide talent strategy, organizational development, leadership development, employee engagement, and performance management. The ideal candidate is an influential leader who can align people initiatives with business objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and exceptional guest service. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization's enterprise-wide people and culture strategy
- Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning
- Lead performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives
- Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and employer branding strategies
- Design and enhance learning and development programs across multiple hospitality operations
- Lead compensation, benefits, HRIS, workforce analytics, and total rewards strategies
- Utilize workforce metrics to improve retention, staffing, and organizational performance
- Foster a high-performing culture focused on accountability, recognition, coaching, and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Build and mentor a high-performing Human Resources and Talent Development team
- Current or recent Vice President, Director of Human Resources, or senior People & Culture leadership experience within a casino, resort, hotel, or large hospitality organization
- Proven success leading enterprise-wide HR strategy for a complex, multi-department or multi-property operation
- Strong background in talent acquisition, leadership development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
- Experience building employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives that drive measurable business results
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, workforce analytics, and executive reporting
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
- SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA, or other advanced credentials are highly preferred
- Outstanding leadership, communication, relationship-building, and change management skills
To be considered, please submit your resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io
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