Director of Talent & Culture

Director, Talent & Culture

Join us as the Head of Talent & Culture at our hotel! You’ll lead the development and implementation of Talent & Culture strategies, ensuring they align with Accor’s policies. Your responsibilities include planning and quality improvement, talent development, reward and recognition, managing compensation and benefits, industrial relations, and preparing monthly T&C reports. Gain professional growth and make a meaningful impact while bringing your unique touch to our vibrant team.

What is in it for you:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Planning and Quality Improvement: Prepare, communicate and implement the annual Talent & Culture Department Business Plan
• Recruitment, Selection and Retention
• Reward and Recognition: Drive T&C solutions such as reward and recognition, employee wellbeing, talent management and leadership programs
• Compensations and Benefits: Manage the salary/award review process
• Industrial Relations: Sensitively manage industrial relations within the Hotel ensuring proactive communication and interaction, accurately document meetings and disciplinary actions
• Talent & Culture Metrics: Prepare monthly T&C reports
• Financial Performance: Ensure payroll for the Hotel is run in accordance with statutory regulations and company guidelines. Implement T&C activities within budgeted guidelines and time frames. Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan and Financial Budget and controlling expenditure during the financial year.
• Developing and coordinating Talent & Culture programs within the Hotel in accordance with Company HR policies, practices and procedures.
• Managing, coordinating and supervising all recruitment and selection processes and ensuring appropriate orientation programs.
• Developing, analyzing, recommending and overseeing employee benefit, privilege and compensation packages
• Managing and developing motivational programs to heighten employee morale
• Communicating Hotel values, beliefs and primary objectives through various venues, including Hotel Newsletter, General Staff Meetings, Employee Focus Groups, etc.
• Oversight and investigation on employee relations and labor matters as they relate to Federal, State and local employment and civil rights
• Champion workplace safety programs to ensure regulation compliance, colleague awareness and an accident-free workplace
• Organizing Hotel staff social and celebration events
• Directing, coordinating and implementing Hotel and employee training programs to promote exceptional Guest service experiences
• Providing a sounding board for staff concerns and advising/counselling employees on areas of opportunity
• Provides functional direction to Management in all matters related to performance management and discipline
• Fosters positive employee relations and helps to provide a favorable climate for continuous and effective employer-employee relations

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience is an asset
• A minimum of three to five years related experience in a hotel environment
• Current DHR or an Assistant in a complex property
• University/College degree in a related discipline
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Organized, energetic, innovative and professional
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Knowledge of US employment law and management of collective agreements an asset

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.