About 24Seven Hotels

24Seven Hotels is a leading third-party hotel management company headquartered in Irvine, California, managing a growing portfolio of premium, upscale, and lifestyle hotels across top brands including Marriott and Hilton.

We are driven by a people-first philosophy, believing exceptional guest experiences start with exceptional teams. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and operational excellence, supported by strong ownership partnerships and a commitment to long-term growth.

Position Overview

The Vice President of People Resources & Development serves as the senior-most HR leader for 24Seven Hotels, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s overall people strategy across corporate and property-level operations.

This role blends strategic leadership and hands-on execution, overseeing all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, compliance, payroll, benefits, and culture initiatives.

As a key member of the executive team, this leader will partner closely with the President/CEO, ownership groups, and hotel leadership to build scalable people programs that drive performance, engagement, and retention across a multi-property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Executive Leadership

As VP of People Recourses & Development you will serve as the senior HR advisor to executive leadership, ownership groups, and General Managers
Develop and execute a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with business objectives in compensation, labor relations and compliance.
Drive organizational design, talent strategy, culture building and succession planning across the portfolio
Lead and mentor the People Resources & Development team while building a high-performing HR function

HR Operations & Business Partnership

Oversee all HR operations across corporate and hotel teams, ensuring consistency and scalability
Partner with General Managers and regional leaders as the primary HR business partner
Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and leadership effectiveness
Ensure standardized HR practices and operational excellence across all properties

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

Lead enterprise-wide recruiting strategy, including leadership hiring for General Managers and key roles
Oversee employer branding and pipeline development within the hospitality industry
Design and implement structured onboarding programs and leadership development pathways
Drive succession planning and internal career growth initiatives

Culture, Engagement & Leadership Development

Champion and evolve 24Seven Hotels’ “People First” culture throughout the organization
Lead employee engagement strategies, surveys, and action planning
Develop programs that increase retention, recognition, and employee satisfaction
Build leadership capability through coaching, training, and development initiatives

Payroll, Benefits & Total Rewards

Oversee payroll operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple locations
Manage benefits programs including health, retirement, and ancillary offerings
Continuously evaluate and enhance total rewards to remain competitive

Compliance, Risk Management & Labor Relations

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with deep expertise in California labor regulations, along with (AZ, CO, ID and WA)
Oversee workers’ compensation programs, claim management, and return-to-work strategies
Guide audits, investigations, and legal matters in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
Mitigate risk through proactive policies and training

Learning, Development & Performance Management

Lead company-wide training initiatives and performance review frameworks
Implement leadership development programs for General Managers and emerging leaders
Ensure alignment between performance management systems and business goals

Leadership & Team Oversight

Lead a team that may include:
- Director / Senior HR Leaders
- Recruiting & Onboarding Manager
- HR Generalists / Administrators
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-location environments
Proven success leading enterprise HR strategy and operations
Deep knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state compliance
Experience overseeing recruiting, onboarding, leadership development, and HR systems
Strong executive presence with experience partnering with C-level leadership and ownership groups

Key Competencies

Strategic thinker with strong operational execution
Collaborative, influential leader and trusted advisor
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for developing hospitality leaders and teams
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

Why Join 24Seven Hotels

Opportunity to shape and scale the People Resources function in a growing company
High-impact, high-visibility executive leadership role
Competitive executive compensation
Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on people and performance
Direct influence on company growth, culture, and long-term success

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