Assistant Director of Talent & Culture

Talent And Culture Manager Perched in the heart of Telluride's Mountain Village, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection is a luxurious alpine retreat that blends the spirit of the Rockies with Auberge's signature warmth and sophistication. Surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains, the resort features 83 guest rooms, suites, and 71 private residences, each offering elevated design and sweeping mountain views. Madeline pairs unrivaled ski-in/ski-out access with curated amenities, including Crest Club, the newly debuted private ski club, a dedicated Ski Valet, the Alpine Swim Club with heated pool and outdoor lounges, a full-service spa, fitness center, and an open-air ice rink. Distinctive dining experiences include the mountain-inspired Black Iron Kitchen + Bar and the elevated aprés destination, Timber Room. Following a dramatic property-wide redesign in 2021, Madeline invites guests to experience modern mountain luxury in one of America's most iconic alpine destinations. This is a salaried position ranging from $75,000-$82,000 annually. The heartbeat of our business, this role assists with championing culture, plays a pivotal role in assembling best-in-class teams, managing business risks, and leading talent development to support our growth. This role will work closely with the Director of Talent & Culture and will oversee the day-to-day operation of the department while also helping to drive strategic initiatives. Responsible for manning the T&C office, trains and supervises direct report/s, mentors, coaches team, approves payroll, assigns duties, etc. Advises managers and is involved in team member counseling, investigation and disciplinary process; produces and approves documentation. Creates and implements hotel policies that ensure compliance, fairness and consistency. Coordinates and participates in community relations projects and team member engagement related events/activities throughout the year. Involved in special projects, i.e, wage increases, performance reviews, DOL reports, revision of handbook, update job descriptions, revision of administration manual, etc. Benefit administration to include participation in the claims review process for workers compensation, 401(k) administration, EAP, supplemental insurance and medical/dental carriers selection and interpretation of plan benefits, TDI/LTD benefits, FMLA and HFLL compliance. Supports off property housing, set-up and payments of lease, placement of team members including J-1s etc. Create and provide heartfelt experiences to team members along the Auberge employment journey. Drive solutions through talent acquisition, L&D, change management, retention, DEI, and career and leadership development. Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Minimum 3+ years prior HR management experience with progressive growth, in a hospitality setting. Strong HRIS/HCM/Payroll system experience Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations. Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.