Vice President, Human Resources - Field Operations

Property Description

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States. As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals. Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Overview

Position Overview

The Vice President of People & Culture is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving people initiatives across a portfolio of hospitality properties. This role partners closely with Field Operations leadership to align business objectives with talent strategies, elevate organizational effectiveness, and ensure a consistent, high-performing culture across all properties.

The VP oversees Regional and Area Human Resources leaders and plays a critical role in leading the human resources aspects of new property acquisitions, management transitions, and divestitures. This leader ensures the seamless integration of people, processes, and culture while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to EVP, SVP, and Regional Operations leaders on all people-related matters
• Align People & Culture strategies with business goals to drive performance, engagement, and retention
• Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession strategies across assigned regions
• Influence and support leadership development to build strong property-level leadership pipelines

Field Operations Support

• Provide direct oversight and leadership to Regional and Area HR Directors supporting property-level HR teams
• Ensure consistent execution of People & Culture programs, policies, and brand standards across all properties
• Partner with Operations to address team member relations, performance management, and culture initiatives
• Drive accountability for engagement, turnover, and talent metrics at the property and regional level

Talent Management & Development

• Partner with the Learning & Organizational Development corporate team to champion leadership development programs, including onboarding, training, and career pathing for property leaders. Play a key role in leadership development program content and facilitation, including the GM Edge and other HiPo programs.
• Partner with Learning & Organizational Development to deliver impactful training solutions
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring alignment with company standards and merit planning
• Partner with the Corporate Talent Acquisition team to build and sustain a strong internal talent pipeline across all levels of the organization

Acquisitions, Transitions & Divestitures

• Partner with the Corporate People & Culture team to lead People & Culture due diligence for new property acquisitions, including workforce assessments and risk identification
• Oversee HR integration efforts for newly onboarded properties, ensuring smooth transitions into company systems, culture, and practices
• Support divestitures by managing team member transitions, communications, and compliance requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, IT, and Operations during all phases of property lifecycle changes

Team Member Relations & Compliance

• Provide guidance and oversight on complex team member relations matters, investigations, and risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all jurisdictions
• Partner with Legal on employment-related matters, including claims, disputes, and policy development
• Promote a culture of fairness, inclusion, and accountability

HR Operations & Systems

• Partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to ensure effective field utilization of HR systems (e.g., Workday, iCIMS, etc.)
• Drive adoption and optimization of HR technology to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities
• Monitor and analyze key HR metrics to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement

Culture & Engagement

• Champion the company's culture, values, and service standards across all properties
• Lead initiatives that enhance team member engagement, recognition, and retention
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to foster an inclusive workplace environment
• Act as a visible and engaged leader across the portfolio, regularly visiting properties

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-unit operations
• Proven experience supporting field operations in a geographically dispersed organization
• Strong experience leading HR teams, including Regional or Area HR leaders
• Demonstrated success in M&A integrations, transitions, and organizational change management
• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday and iCIMS preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Influential leader with executive presence
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building capability
• Results-driven with a focus on execution and accountability

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40-60% to support property visits, transitions, and leadership alignment

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to shape the team member experience across a dynamic hospitality portfolio, influence senior leadership, and play a pivotal role in the growth and success of the organization.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.