Rebel Hotel Company · 8 hours ago
Area Director of Human Resources
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expRebel Hotel Company is one of the fastest-growing third-party hotel management companies in the United States, recognized for delivering bold results, operational excellence, and distinctive guest experiences. The Area Director of Human Resources is responsible for overseeing all human resources and payroll functions across a cluster of full-service hotels, ensuring compliance, leading HR matters, and supporting a positive associate experience.
Responsibilities
Lead all on-site HR operations across a cluster of full-service hotels, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training, and offboarding
Serve as the primary HR point of contact for associates and leaders across the complex
Partner with General Managers and leadership teams on employee relations, policy interpretation, and corrective action processes
Conduct and oversee hiring, interviews, and exit interviews
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and labor laws
Coordinate training programs, associate engagement initiatives, and HR-related events
Recommend and implement HR policies and process improvements aligned with business and associate needs
Oversee and process payroll in partnership with third-party payroll providers for all three properties
Ensure compliance with payroll deadlines, tax requirements, garnishments, bonuses, and deductions
Monitor timekeeping, overtime, PTO, scheduling, and union compliance
Manage payroll system access, onboarding/offboarding, and system updates
Prepare and distribute payroll and compliance reports, including overtime tracking
Oversee year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and union regulations
Partner with Corporate HR, Labor Relations, and Payroll on escalations and compliance matters
Participate in HR and payroll training and professional development
Support hotel leadership and corporate partners in achieving operational and people-focused goals
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two (2) years of on-site hotel human resources experience with responsibility for employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance
Minimum of two (2) years of hotel payroll experience, including processing, timekeeping oversight, overtime, deductions, and payroll compliance
Prior experience in a unionized hotel environment required, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws within the hospitality industry
Proven ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion, consistency, and professionalism
Experience partnering with hotel leadership to support staffing, performance management, and associate engagement
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple properties and priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills across all associate and leadership levels
Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and Microsoft Office
Availability to work on-site with flexibility, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require
Preferred
Brand experience is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing company
Company
Rebel Hotel Company
Rebel Hotel Company offers a progressive paradigm for hotel management.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Baltzer
Chief Investment Officer
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