At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

The Westin Dallas Park Central has an immediate opening for our next great team member to join us on our management team as our Director of People and Culture (Human Resources). We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family
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• Hotel Room Discounts at Marriott Brand Properties Worldwide
• Free meals in our associates dining room

The Director of Human Resources, People and Culture will be responsible for directing and ensuring the efficient administration and management of the Human Resources function. To include recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration and compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. The Director of People and Culture will also play a pivotal role in providing guidance and support to management staff and hourly associates. 

Here is what you will be doing each day:

• Assist and support management staff with effective recruiting and interviewing techniques to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified associates. Ensure compliance with Crescent hiring practices. Confirm and verify that new and existing associates possess proper employment eligibility documents. Conduct interviews for all management positions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state wage and hour laws 
• Conduct all mandatory Crescent training programs. Assist department managers to ensure on-the-job training is completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate & monitor hourly and management performance evaluation process. Assist department managers in writing annual performance reviews and developing achievable goals. Ensure merit increases are equitable and processed in a timely manner.
• Support & coordinate all Crescent, People and Culture initiatives & business practices. Create an atmosphere of being the employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and Crescent safety training program. Manage all worker compensation claims.
• Assist with the coordination of benefits with Crescent’s benefits administrator for new hires, current & terminated associates. Assist associates with requests. Director of Human Resources for FMLA & personal LOA paperwork and coordinates the collection of insurance premium payments.
• Processing of Payroll. Ensure hotel departments are entering weekly schedules into web-based time-keeping software. Provides weekly payroll reports to General Manager and department managers. Assists with processing of weekly/bi-weekly payroll by reviewing department time edits and pay code updates. Reviews & signs off on final pre-transmission report to ensure accuracy of payment for payroll.
• Support, engage and guide department managers with the assistance of the General Manager to develop a positive learning environment. Assists department managers with associate issues or concerns and developing problem resolution strategies.

Does This Sound Like You?

• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Director of People and Culture and a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the discipline.
• You have excellent time management and problem resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Human Resources Hotel Experience and Marriott Brand experience preferred.
• Fluent in the Spanish language preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to Human Resources matters.
• Ability to effectively deal with associate concerns in a friendly and positive manner.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro system and Workforce Management a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Payroll processing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.