Starwood Hotels

Director, People Operations

Starwood Hotels  •  $190k - $200k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Grow with us...

Come grow with a company where purpose and possibility meet. Starwood Hotels is home to some of the most dynamic brands in the world. We exist to improve the planet—one hotel at a time—and we’re defined by impact, purpose, and a deep respect for the world around us. (And yes, we even compost our bad ideas.).

About Us:

1 Hotels is mission-driven and a platform for change, celebrating nature in every decision we make. From how guests arrive to how they sleep, eat, relax, interact, and depart, our commitment to sustainability, innovative design, and a harmonious connection with nature is unwavering.

1 HOTELS IS...

  • Natural.Nature guides everything we do.
  • Modern.Of the time, with an eye on the past and a foot in the future.
  • Conscious.Mindful of how our hotels are created and how our guests are treated.
  • Discovery.Explorations of surrounding locales.
  • Imperfect.Still evolving — we don’t have all the answers.
  • Committed.Bettering ourselves and bettering the industry.

1 Hotelsinvites guests to live in rhythm with nature—offering spaces that restore, inspire, and come alive from day to night, where sustainability, wellness, and social energy exist in thoughtful balance.

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The role of Director of People Operations is the key to a high-performance culture that emphasizes our brand mission and point of view, as well as upholds ambitious standards for every team member, sets them up to attain challenging goals and evolves the workforce and culture through ongoing development and ever-evolving needs of the hotel.

One more thing: we believe in positive, healthy work environments, no matter what. It’ll be your job to foster one that’s constantly evolving—improving every employee’s work life and giving them a life outside work.

Requirements for Success...

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or Business.
  • Experience in luxury hotels as Assistant Director of People operations or Director for a minimum of five years
  • Experience working with Workday is a plus.
  • Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement preferred.
  • Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Salary range: $190,000 - $200,000

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.

Starwood Hotels

About Starwood Hotels

We’re a global team of purpose-driven, nature-inspired, service-obsessed individuals who thrive on nurturing the natural beauty of both people and the planet. Your mission as part of our community: to leave our guests with more than they arrived with—whether it’s a new wellness routine, a plan to live more sustainably, or simply a restored perspective. The luxury of our hotel experiences lies not only in next-level comforts and personalized services but also in our wealth of warmth, depth of knowledge, and collective drive to preserve and protect this extraordinary world.

We’re proud to be recognized in Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces 2025—a testament to how deeply we care about our people, our planet, and making a meaningful difference.

Starwood Hotels, an affiliate of the global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is a hotel brand management company overseeing 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, Treehouse Hotels, and SH Collection properties. Leveraging our expertise in marketing, design, operations, and technology, Starwood Hotels drives some of the most groundbreaking and dynamic hotel brands in the world.

For more information, visit starwoodhotels.com, 1hotels.com, baccarathotels.com, and treehousehotels.com

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Year Founded
2012
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