Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Lexington Hotel, 511 Lexington Ave, New York, New York, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection The Assistant Director of Human Resources will assist in overseeing the day-to-day running the Human Resources functions of the hotel. This role will also assist with overseeing and be responsible for the hotel’s labor relations, recruitment and retention, employee communications, recognition and relations, career development, wage & hour compliance, learning and development, workers’ compensation and legal matters related to hotel employees. Responsibilities: Ensure our team members live the company values that include Integrity, Communication, Respect, Teamwork, Service, Innovation, Professional Growth, Profitability, and a Can-Do Attitude Own Marriott Brand training for all associates Champion employee engagement and culture Ensure each team member has the necessary tools and resources to fulfill our vision for our guests Co-direct and manage the effective recruiting of team members at all levels Co-direct and control associate relations programs and activities such as recognition, social, and general hotel meetings to maintain a positive associate relations climate Manage an effective strategy that encourages our team members to perform at their best Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field 5+ years’ experience in a HR Leadership Position 10+ years’ experience in a unionized labor environment Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills Strong customer service orientation and skills Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and exhibit a “can do” attitude Our Company MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia. MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities . MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels. MCR was named one ofFast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020 MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award , the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer . For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) , the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA What we offer/What’s in it for you? Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Retirement Options Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members The Lexington Hotel, 511 Lexington Ave, New York, New York, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr