Director of People & Culture

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Director of People & Culture 

About the role: 

The Director of People and Culture forms part of the Executive Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Hotel.  We are looking for individuals who are brave problem solvers, have strong business acumen, good communication and interpersonal skills and are able to evidence professionalism, and adaptability.  Individuals also need to be a catalyst for change and an employee champion while having a growth mindset.  

The role will have direct involvement in every aspect of the People and Culture function, including: benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment and retention, visa administration, employee communications, employee housing, employee recognition, learning and development, compliance and audits, workers’ compensation and legal matters related to hotel employees.  Occasional travel is required for recruitment, task force, and training opportunities. 

What you will do: 

• The Director will oversee all aspects of the People and Culture division including but not limited to benefits administration, employee relations, talent acquisition and retention of staff, communication to staff, career development of staff, wage & hour compliance, training, workers’ compensation and legal matters related to hotel employees. 

• Monitor the quality of staff performance including review of disciplinary actions, recommendations for suspension or termination as well as establish a regular performance appraisal program for all staff. 

• Assess the development and effectiveness of all levels of employees and the manpower needs of the hotel using succession planning and assisting management with career planning and counseling. 

• Supervise the financial issues for the P&C budget including benefits, labor & salary reports and plan cost effective events within the P&C budget guidelines. 

• Establish and implement recruitment, selection, placement and pre-employment procedures in accordance with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ policy and all applicable laws to include hiring, staffing guide and compensation guidelines 

• Analyze hotel training and development needs at all levels and create or coordinate the creation of programs designed to make employees proficient in their delivery of core and culture standards and prepare them for promotion from within 

• Play an active role in our Wellness programs and are responsible for leading successful Diversity Inclusion and Belonging initiatives.  

• Actively balance the requirements of being strategic and tactical and have a high degree of integrity for employee heart of the house spaces. 

What you bring: 

• Previous Experience in a Director of People & Culture or Assistant Director of People & Culture role required, preferably within a luxury hotel environment 

• Bachelor’s Degree/4-year Degree is strongly preferred. 

• Human Resources, Educational or Hospitality background is preferable, however, not essential if applicants have previous relevant work experience. 

•  Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems; Workday and ADP preferred. 

• Bilingual language skills; Spanish a plus. 

• A passion for service in Luxury Hospitality while possessing strong financial acumen and ability to understand strategic financial planning and budgeting. 

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and strategic-thinking skills. 

• Strong experience in Human Resources Leadership and Strategy, Employee Relations and Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Labour Relations, and Total Rewards. 

• Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills 

What we offer: 

• Salary range: $165,000 - $185,000 

• Eligible for Performance Base Annual Incentive Plan (25% Target) 

• Winter Season Lifestyle Benefit 

• Merchant Pass Available 

• 401k participation with company matching program 

• Benefits: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 

• Discounted travel with discounted F&B and Spa Services at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. 

• Employee Cafeteria available for meals 

• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms 

• Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development. 

• Elevate your craft here and abroad! 

• Employee engagement at all levels; Where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned. 

Schedule & Hours: 

• This is a full-time position.  

• A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, and the ability to work morning, afternoon and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.    

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, visit us:  

• http://fourseasons.com/vail/phots-and-videos// 

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• http://jobs.fourseasons.com/ 

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts  

• https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs  

• https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs  

We look forward to receiving your application!