Director of Human Resources

The company is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead our HR function within a dynamic hotel labor environment in Detroit. This role is pivotal in shaping workplace relations, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and providing executive-level guidance on all human resources matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced, unionized environment and excel at balancing employee advocacy with organizational objectives, we invite you to apply.

Job Summary

As the Director of Human Resources, you will oversee all HR operations for hotel employees, leading a team of HR professionals while managing labor relations, grievance processes, and CBA compliance. You will serve as a key advisor on the Executive Committee, providing strategic HR counsel to senior leadership and ensuring alignment between workforce management and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the HR team, fostering professional development and ensuring consistent delivery of HR services across the hotel operation.
• Oversee the administration and enforcement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), ensuring full compliance with all negotiated terms and conditions.
• Manage the grievance process from intake through resolution, coordinating with union representatives, department leaders, and legal counsel as needed.
• Facilitate mediation between employees, supervisors, and union stakeholders to resolve workplace disputes fairly and efficiently.
• Advise the Executive Committee on HR strategy, labor relations risk, and workforce planning to support overall business objectives.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with CBA requirements and applicable labor laws.
• Supervise employee relations initiatives, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution across hotel departments.
• Partner with department heads to address staffing needs, workforce planning, and organizational structure in a unionized setting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior HR leadership experience within the hospitality or hotel industry.
• Proven experience managing collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and labor mediation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing HR staff.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership and contribute to executive-level decision-making.
• Familiarity with hotel operations and hospitality-specific labor practices.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and workforce management systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HR analytics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Working knowledge of employment law compliance tools and resources.

Application Information

This Director of Human Resources position is based in Detroit, and offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience. This is an on-site role; remote work is not available. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume detailing relevant labor relations and HR leadership experience. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees.