Director of Human Resources - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

About InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

As the tallest building west of Chicago, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will forever elevate the city skyline.

Located in the epicenter of downtown’s historic financial and arts district, and mere blocks from Staples Center and L.A.

Live, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown leads the way as the new architectural icon of luxury hospitality. 

The hotel features 889 guest rooms including 109 suites, and a host of culinary venues, including La Boucherie, an elegant American steakhouse with a French twist; Sora, an upscale, intimate sushi restaurant; Dekkadance, an all-day dining international market experience; and Spire 73 – the tallest open-air rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere – located atop the 73rd floor, boasting breathtaking 360-degree views. 

Bedecked in sustainable design, the hotel is the first LEED-Gold certified building in downtown Los Angeles for Building Design and Construction.

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown has received awards from US News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice, Travel + Leisure World's Best, AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator, Meetings Today, and more.

La Boucherie is also a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant. 

The hotel offers a 70th-floor sky lobby, 13,000 sq.

ft.

fitness center, Club InterContinental Lounge, and outdoor pool, as well as over 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces, including a 21,500-square-foot elegant Wilshire Grand Ballroom.

From intricate light fixtures inspired by L.A.’s infamous freeways to billboard-inspired headboards in each guest room reflecting L.A.’s classic beach towns, foothills, car culture and urban scene, the hotel aims to bring a fresh, iconic and elevated perspective of Los Angeles to travelers and locals alike.

Role Purpose

As HR Director, you’ll drive HR and initiatives such as hiring, benefits, employee relations and training programmes, to ensure compliance for hotel team members.

You’ll also promote a positive team culture whilst ensuring colleagues deliver a guest experience that is unique and brings the brand to life.

You'll also coach the General Manager and leadership team on all people-related issues.  

Key Accountabilities

People 


* Create programmes to foster a positive work environment for all employees.

Support and administer an annual team member satisfaction survey. 


* Educate and train managers on HR disciplines to foster productivity and enhance performance 


* Welcome and conduct new team member orientation. 


* Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date personnel files and records for all employees. 


* Ensure hiring standards and applicable laws and regulations are followed.


* Build great relations with outside contacts. 

Financial 


* Help create and work within the HR budget.   


* Monitor staffing and labour standards to manage costs. 


* Mitigate financial ris...