Vice President of Human Resources Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to lead people strategy across a portfolio of hotels. The role partners with senior property leaders to strengthen organizational performance, leadership capability, succession planning, staffing, engagement, and workplace culture. Responsibilities include guiding labor relations and collective bargaining matters, resolving complex employee relations issues, and ensuring consistent employment-law compliance. The VP will develop HR teams, oversee core HR processes, monitor workforce metrics, and turn insights into practical action plans. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including substantial experience in hospitality, hotel, multi-unit, or other service-intensive operations. Strong knowledge of New York employment requirements and experience in a unionized hospitality environment are highly valued. The role calls for sound labor-relations judgment, business acumen, discretion, executive communication skills, and the ability to advise senior operators while moving between strategy and hands-on execution. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, hospitality, labor relations, or a related field is preferred; an advanced degree or relevant certification is an asset.

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Highgate Hotels