Assistant Director of People & Culture

What You'll Do

• HR operations and compliance: Oversee payroll, benefits, HR systems, and compliance with employment laws.
• Workers' compensation: Manage claims, injury reporting, return-to-work coordination, and compliance.
• Labor and employee relations: Administer the CBA, handle grievances, and guide discipline and investigations.
• Leave and accommodations: Manage leaves (CFRA, FMLA, and others) and the interactive process.
• Talent and development: Partner with leaders on recruiting, onboarding, performance, and training.
• Engagement and analytics: Run engagement programs and report HR metrics to leadership.
• Compensation and benefits: Administer health, retirement, and wellness programs.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Experience as an Assistant Director or Senior HR Manager (second-in-command) in the hospitality industry
• 5+ years of HR experience across operations, employee relations, recruitment, and talent management
• Working knowledge of Federal & California labor laws and HR best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HR systems, with comfort learning new ones

Preferred

• Union experience, including working under a collective bargaining agreement
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or another HR certification
• Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)

Skills

• Strong training skills, including designing and delivering training for managers and team members
• Leadership, communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Physical demands: Office environment, lifting up to 20 pounds, occasional travel, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Proper Hospitality

We are committed to being one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality, investing deeply in our people's wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging.

Compensation

Pay range: $100,000 – $115,000 per year, depending on experience | Incentive eligibility of up to 10% | Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity

Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, military or veteran status, or any other federally or state-protected category. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.