Assistant Director of Human Resources

Company Description

Napa Valley is admired the world over for a lifestyle grounded in agriculture, viticulture, cuisine and the art of hospitality. The mild climate and natural beauty of our region make it a desirable place to be all year round. Each season brings new opportunities to plant, grow and reap a harvest, whether grapes, produce or flowers. No matter the season, the bounty harvested from our vineyards, orchards and gardens is cause of celebration, preferably in the form of a meal with family, friends, and guests that will become friends.

Napa Valley is admired the world over for a lifestyle grounded in agriculture, viticulture, cuisine and the art of hospitality. The mild climate and natural beauty of our region make it a desirable place to be all year round. Each season brings new opportunities to plant, grow and reap a harvest, whether grapes, produce or flowers. No matter the season, the bounty harvested from our vineyards, orchards and gardens is cause of celebration, preferably in the form of a meal with family, friends, and guests that will become friends.

At Meadowood, gracious hospitality defines the style of service and timeless, natural beauty, the sense of place. A rich company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Join the Meadowood team and experience the pride and teamwork of working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a truly beautiful setting.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director of Human Resources serves as the department's second-in-command and primary operational leader. This position supports Human Resources operations across Meadowood Napa Valley, The Napa Valley Reserve, Southbridge Napa Valley, and Pizzeria Tra Vigne while ensuring compliance with employment laws, promoting best practices, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the organization.

The Assistant Director partners closely with operational leaders to provide guidance on employment practices, workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee development, benefits administration, leave management, and compliance matters. The position acts as a trusted advisor to management and employees and serves on behalf of the Director of Human Resources when appropriate. Unlike many hospitality organizations, Meadowood operates without a corporate Human Resources infrastructure.

As a result, this role requires significant independence, strong business judgment, exceptional knowledge of California employment law, and the ability to effectively support multiple business entities in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

• Serve as the primary operational partner to the Director of Human Resources.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Human Resources programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to managers regarding employment practices, policy interpretation, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support organizational initiatives designed to enhance employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
• Assume responsibility for Human Resources operations in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to managers throughout the organization.
• Provide support regarding performance management, attendance, accountability, employee development, and workplace concerns.
• Assist managers in administering corrective action and documentation processes.
• Support employee relations matters and partner with the Director of Human Resources on more complex situations.
• Promote consistency, fairness, and compliance in the application of company policies and practices.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, respect, and service excellence.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance regarding California Wage and Hour requirements, including meal periods, rest breaks, overtime, timekeeping, reporting time pay, and off-the-clock work prevention.
• Conduct periodic audits of payroll, scheduling, and timekeeping practices.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support leave administration, including CFRA, FMLA, ADA accommodations, Pregnancy Disability Leave, workers' compensation, and related programs.
• Partner with operational…