Director of People and Culture

About Prime Hospitality Group

Established in 2017, Prime Hospitality Group started with five Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants and swiftly grew to become the largest franchise group of the global brand with twelve current locations, and multiple other food and beverage concepts. In recent years, we have expanded to additional food and beverage concepts as well as into hotel hospitality space, creating a thriving collection of exciting service-oriented brands.

Our newest concept, Un Deux Trois, is a French inspired café serving the finest espresso drinks and French Pastries. Prime Hospitality Group is proud to welcome the AC Marriott Chesterfield as the first fully managed hotel in our portfolio.

PHG is also excited to open the Cedar Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, a 297-room full-service hotel and conference center in the greater Austin market that will employ approximately 200 team members and serve as a premier hospitality destination. This addition marks an exciting new chapter as we bring our signature commitment to exceptional guest experiences into hotel management. We look forward to elevating this property with the same dedication, heart, and service-driven culture that define who we are.

As a committed employer, we seek dedicated Team Members and empower them to achieve their goals. With passion and values to guide our Team, we work tirelessly to provide unparalleled hospitality and outstanding experiences.

Demand for Excellence ~ Passion for Hospitality ~ Desire to Win ~ Unwavering Commitment ~ Hunger to Grow

The People and Culture Director is responsible for directing and managing the operations of the People and Culture department according to property operating standards and within the goals and objectives of Prime Hospitality Group. This role oversees the development and implementation of People and Culture programs that support company goals and objectives within established timelines and budgets.

The People and Culture Director serves as a strategic business partner to property leadership, providing guidance across recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits, training and development, team member engagement, and HR planning.

• Lead all People and Culture pre-opening initiatives for the Cedar Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, including workforce planning, hiring strategies, and organizational readiness.
• Develop and implement foundational People and Culture policies, procedures, interview standards, onboarding practices, and compliance processes for a newly opening hotel operation.
• Oversee the operations and administration of the People and Culture department.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting activities, recommending People and Culture programs that meet company needs and support company goals.
• Partner with property and PHG leadership to align HR priorities with business objectives, service standards, and operational needs.

• Organize and execute hiring events, recruiting campaigns, job fairs, and community outreach efforts to support the successful staffing of approximately 200 team members.
• Manage the recruitment process to ensure adequate staffing levels across departments.
• Assist department managers with recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes.
• Plan and conduct new hire orientation and support onboarding programs that reinforce PHG culture and expectations.
• Conduct exit interviews and support compliant termination and separation processes.

• Establish workers’ compensation procedures, safety programs, certification tracking, and compliance-related processes to support operational readiness and risk management.
• Provide consultation to management and counsel team members and managers on employee relations issues and concerns.
• Conduct investigations as needed and support consistent, fair, and timely resolution of workplace matters.
• Monitor and coordinate labor and team-member related claims, litigation, and counseling matters in partnership with appropriate legal counsel.
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