HR Business Partner

Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Seattle, Washington

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to make a real business impact?

The Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel & Conference Center, proudly owned and managed by Paramount Hotels, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional to serve as a trusted advisor to hotel leadership, support a diverse workforce, and partner collaboratively with UNITE HERE Local 8 to foster a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace culture.

Paramount Hotels has built a strong reputation for professionalism, rooted in our commitment to creating a workplace that is healthy, inspiring, joyful, and abundant. Our vision is to grow sustainably, intelligently and thoughtfully, building a legacy brand that will endure for generations.

Conveniently located adjacent to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with the Link Light Rail just steps from our doors, our hotel features 396 guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of meeting space. We offer exciting perks including career growth and development opportunities, along with discounted hotel stays for you and your family worldwide.

This role serves as an essential connection between hotel departments, the union and ultimately our guests, helping to ensure a seamless experience and exceptional guest satisfaction.

As an HR Business Partner, you'll collaborate closely with department leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness, enhance employee engagement, navigate labor relations, support operational excellence, and ensure consistent application of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources on all HR matters.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure compliance of their teams and processes
• Coach managers on employee relations and leadership best practices.
• Interpret and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Drive and support grievance resolution and workplace investigations.
• Guide performance management and progressive discipline.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Promote employee engagement and positive workplace culture.
• Analyze workforce trends and recommend strategic HR solutions.

• During the first year, the successful candidate should be expected to:
• Coach every department leader on effective application of the CBA and progressive discipline.
• Reduce avoidable grievances through proactive manager education and consistent contract interpretation.
• Conduct thorough workplace investigations with timely documentation and follow-up.
• Improve leadership capability through regular coaching and training sessions.
• Increase employee engagement and retention through visible HR presence and relationship building.
• Use HR metrics (turnover, attendance, corrective actions, time-to-fill, and engagement) to identify trends and recommend solutions.
  
  Build collaborative, professional relationships with UNITE HERE Local 8 representatives while maintaining the organization's operational objectives.

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• At least 2 years supporting a unionized workforce.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Exceptional employee relations and investigation experience.
• Hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Hilton travel benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee and organizational success