Title: Director of Human Resources

Location: New Jersey

Salary: Depending on Experience

About Company:

Prominent hospitality and commercial real estate organization in Northern New Jersey, managing a substantial portfolio of high-quality hospitality and office properties. With a focus on excellence in operations and tenant experience, the organization has built a strong reputation for delivering professional, well-maintained, and amenity-rich spaces. This role will play a key part in ensuring the continued success and smooth operation of the company’s on-site hospitality and tenant services.

What do we seek?

The Director of Human Resources will lead all HR functions for a growing hospitality organization, supporting restaurant and hospitality operations across multiple locations. This role is responsible for talent strategy, employee relations, compliance, and organizational development, partnering closely with leadership to build a strong culture, support operational goals, and drive workforce excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all HR functions for hospitality and restaurant operations across multiple units within a large corporate organization.
• Partner with executive leadership and operations to align workforce strategy with business objectives.
• Oversee high-volume talent acquisition for hourly, management, and executive-level roles.
• Develop and implement scalable HR programs to support growth, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on employee relations, performance management, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage labor strategy, workforce planning, and staffing models in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Lead compensation, benefits, and incentive programs aligned with corporate standards.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives across geographically dispersed teams.
• Oversee HR policies, SOPs, and best practices to ensure consistency across all locations.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must have proven experience as an HR Director or Senior HR leader within hospitality and/or restaurant organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-unit operations within large corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience managing high-volume hourly workforces and operational leadership teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance corporate standards and operational realities.