Human Resources Director

The St. Regis Istanbul

Exciting and rewarding career opportunities await you at The St. Regis Istanbul.

An extraordinary setting, discreet recognition and the highest expression of personalization are hallmarks of the St. Regis experience. A culture motivated by the desire to fulfill each request in an authentic and meaningful way ensures a service standard beyond expectation. We cultivate our talent through a positive approach that is both our legacy and our touchstone.

About St. Regis
A Living Legacy
Born of a distinctive legacy and crafted for modern connoisseurs who desire the finest experiences imaginable, the St. Regis brand established luxury hospitality with the opening of The St. Regis New York more than 100 years ago. From the moment John Jacob Astor IV opened the doors of his Beaux-Arts masterpiece on New York’s Fifth Avenue, St. Regis has stood as a symbol of uncompromising elegance and bespoke service.

St. Regis Butler Service. Allow Me.
St. Regis Butler Service has been a signature of the St. Regis experience for more than a century, and we remain the only luxury hospitality brand to offer this personalized service at every one of our hotels around the world. From a forgotten travel item to a perfectly pressed suit ready for an important meeting or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, no request is too small or unattainable no matter the hour of the day. The essence of St. Regis Butler Service is discreet, personalized, anticipatory attention that allows our guests to savor the rarest of all luxuries—time.

About The St. Regis Istanbul
The Best Address
Located in the heart of the most exclusive district of Istanbul, Nişantaşı, The St. Regis Istanbul is surrounded by the luxurious boutiques, the very best of culinary and wine offering, the finest of art and entertainment. Mere steps away are such attractions as Maçka Park, the convention center, the city center, Taksim square and the Bosphorus.

JOB SUMMARY 

The Director of Human Resources will report directly to the property General Manager, with a dotted-line (functional) reporting relationship to the Regional Senior Director of Human Resources and will be an integral member of the property executive committee. As a member of the Human Resources organization, he/she contributes a high level of human resource generalist knowledge and expertise for a designated property. He/she will be accountable for talent acquisition, succession/workforce planning, performance management and development for property employees, using technology efficiently, and coaching/developing others to help influence and execute business objectives in the most efficient manner. He/she generally works with considerable independence, developing processes to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives. Additionally, he/she utilizes a Human Resource Business Plan aligned with property and brand strategies to deliver HR services that enable business success.

 CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area. 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Managing the Human Resources Strategy

• Executes and follows-up on engagement survey related activities.

• Champions and builds the talent management ranks in support of property and region diversity strategy.

• Translates business priorities into property Human Resources strategies, plans and actions

• Implements and sustains Human Resources initiatives at the property.

• Coordinates the human capital review process at property(s) and leads succession planning activities on property and in the market, as appropriate.

• Leads the assessment of property(s) leadership pipeline through the human capital review process and assists with follow-up.

• Creates value through proactive approaches that will affect performance outcome or control cost.

• Monitors effective use of myHR by property managers and employees.

• Leads and participates in succession management and workforce planning.

• Responsible for Human Resources strategy and execution.

• Serves as key change manager for initiatives that have high employee impact.

• Attends owners meetings as a member of the property executive committee and provides meaning or context to the Human Resources results (e.g., retention statistics, critical open positions, employee satisfaction, and training initiatives and results); and demonstrates an understanding of owner priorities.

• Supervises one or more on-property Human Resources, as well as market-based Human Resources Specialist type resources where appropriate.

 Managing Staffing and Recruitment Process

• Analyzes open positions to balance the development of existing talent and business needs.

• Serves as coach and expert facilitator of the selection and interviewing process.

• Surfaces opportunities in work processes and staffing optimization.

• Makes staffing decisions to manage the talent cadre and pipeline at the property.

• Develops staffing strategy (in collaboration with hiring manager) relating to hiring practices; consults with hiring manager on compensation, benefits, etc.

• Monitors sourcing process and outcomes of staffing process.

• Ensures managers are competent in assessing and evaluating hourly staff.

 Managing Employee Compensation Strategy

• Remains current and knowledgeable in the internal and external compensation and work competitive environments.

• Leads the planning of the hourly employee total compensation strategy.

• Champions the communication and proper use of total compensation systems, tools, programs, policies, etc.

• Participates in quarterly internal equity analysis; reviews internal equity reports and surface issues needing resolution.

• Creates and implement s total compensation management packages/offers, particularly recognition and incentive programs directed towards property priorities.

 Managing Staff Development Activities

• Ensures completion of the duties and responsibilities of the properties’ Human Resources staff members, as outlined in applicable job description(s).

• Ensures property Human Resources staff is properly trained in all employee-related human resource information to appropriately respond to property employees.

• Serves as resource to property Human Resources staff on employee relations questions and issues.

• Continually reinforces positive employee relations concepts.

 Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.