Director of Talent & Culture

Company Description

Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York's Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school.

Job Description

Act as a collaborative and strategic partner to the General Manager and the Executive Committee Members for strategizing the hotel's goals, developing and implementing process improvements, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, coaching performance, and delivering heartfelt service.

Lead Talent Management

Attract top talent to join our organization by being the champion of our brand's culture and values. Ensure effective staffing strategies with leaders. Keep a finger on the pulse of the local talent pool. Identify educational institutions and attend career fairs to build a pipeline of eager hospitality professionals. Create a seamless and inclusive onboarding process for all new Team Members. Develop a competitive compensation structure that attracts and retains top talent. Support succession work aligned with the overall Talent Management strategy.

Culture Creator

Demonstrate a passion for the team by spending time in each department and attending daily rallies and walking spaces. Exhibit a collaborative approach with peers and managers by exchanging ideas and valuing each Team Member's individual opinion. Create a feedback loop where Team Members' concerns are heard and actioned.


Use your creativity and ingenuity to champion an events calendar, recognition programs, and incentive programs that keep the Team Members engaged and connected to our brand. Keep communication thriving by keeping Team Members "in the know" using all methods, ensuring all messaging aligns with the brand.


Maintain a deep understanding of organizational culture using metrics connected to engagement and retention; actively work to identify opportunities for improvement

Learning and Development

Prioritize Auberge L&D initiatives by championing, organizing, and leading Team Member training. Work with leaders and team members to develop their service skills and product delivery.


Financial Acumen and Subject Matter Expertise

Utilize sound financial decision-making to ensure budgets are in place and adhered to that provide the Team with necessary resources for events and programming

Demonstrate subject matter expertise by ensuring compliance with mandatory laws; be proactive about upcoming changes to city, state, and federal labor statutes that impact our business and team.

Skillfully address employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution in alignment with Auberge ENRICH values, always fostering a respectful and heartfelt environment.


Pay Range

$130,000 - $150,000

Additional Benefits

• Free Team Member Cafeteria
• Holiday Pay
• Team Member Stay Program
• 50% off F&B + Spa

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of building a winning team
• Demonstrated HR leadership experience and capability
• 5 years of progressive HR experience
• Strong HRIS/HCM/Payroll system experience

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, safaris, 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 39 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, safaris, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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Shinrin Yoku LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Shinrin Yoku LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Shinrin Yoku LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.