Assistant Director of Human Resources - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Director of Human Resources, you’re not just supporting the Director in leading the hotel’s HR function – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Bring your passion for people and hospitality leadership to an iconic San Diego waterfront hotel! Hilton San Diego Bayfront is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources who is ready to make a meaningful impact on the team member experience. We’re looking for candidates with either 3+ years of hotel HR experience or accomplished hotel department leaders who have hands-on experience navigating employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary decisions that are ready to transition their operational expertise into Human Resources. Union experience is a valuable asset, and fluency in both English and Spanish is required. If you’re a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader who knows how to balance business needs with supporting people, this could be an exciting next step in your hospitality career.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Support HR strategy and operations: Assist in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with the hotel’s business objectives, ensuring compliance with corporate HR policies and federal/local regulations
• Oversee HR department: Supervise HR department daily activities across functions, including recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, compliance, and team member relations
• Administer HR systems and reporting: Oversee team member data management, generate reports on key HR functions, and track compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Support financial goals: Assist in managing HR budgets, ensuring efficient resource use while aligning HR operations with the hotel’s financial objectives
• Enhance team member engagement: Manage the hotel team member relations program, including events, communications, and special initiatives, to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.