The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President, Human Resources for its New York hotel portfolio. The successful candidate will be the senior market HR leader, responsible for developing and executing the people strategy across the portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving organizational performance, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring compliance and risk management. The SVP will lead all facets of the HR function, including talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and change management. A key focus will be on strengthening leadership capability, building talent pipelines, and supporting organizational effectiveness to attract, develop, and retain top talent while driving business performance. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 years' progressive HR leadership experience, with a strong preference for those who have led HR in a New York City hotel or comparable unionized hospitality environment. The role requires a deep understanding of labor relations in a highly unionized setting, including collective bargaining agreements, grievance management, and workforce planning. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner, with the ability to translate companywide HR priorities into market-specific action plans. They should be a business-minded HR leader, with a balanced approach to labor relations, and a proven track record of leading through influence and managing sensitive issues with professionalism and sound judgment. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, and an advanced degree or HR/labor certification is a plus.

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Highgate Hotels