Position Overview

The Area Human Resources Manager supports four Hilton‑branded hotels in the Nashville market and partners closely with hotel leadership to drive engagement, compliance, and performance. This position oversees all on‑property HR functions—including recruitment, employee relations, and workforce initiatives—while traveling regularly between properties to support leaders and associates.

This position is bonus‑eligible, subject to company performance and individual eligibility, and may be modified or discontinued at the Company’s discretion.

Portfolio

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Convention Center | Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt | Home2 Suites | Homewood Suites Key Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for all four properties, including job postings, interviews, offers, onboarding, and background checks.
• Serve as the primary HR partner to General Managers and department leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Maintain accurate associate records, including personnel files, I‑9s, performance reviews, payroll documentation, and disciplinary actions.
• Promote a positive associate experience through engagement initiatives such as employee surveys, recognition programs, events, and action planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, COBRA, etc.), with support from Regional HR.
• Manage unemployment claims and participate in hearings as required.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, modified duty programs, and communication with insurance partners.
• Track and report HR metrics such as turnover, time‑to‑fill, and engagement trends.
• Support daily HR office operations and general administrative responsibilities.
• Travel regularly between assigned properties.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem‑solving abilities.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to influence leaders and support a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Human Resources leadership, preferably in hospitality, hotel operations, or a multi‑property environment.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience handling employee relations matters, investigations, and performance management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly between hotel locations.
• Experience working with HRIS/ATS platforms.

Education & Certifications

• PHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification strongly preferred