Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Manager – Mereté Hotel Management

Join our award‑winning team at Mereté! Our national hotel management company values community, integrity, and excellence while fostering a culture of growth, fun, and support.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Career advancement from within our organization
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off (PTO)
• Travel discounts at our properties and partner hotels

• Integrity & confidentiality – handle sensitive matters decisively
• Strategic HR leadership – align initiatives with business goals
• Communication & influence – build trust through empathetic dialogue
• Employee advocacy – champion an inclusive associate experience
• Problem‑solving & conflict resolution – address challenges professionally
• Coaching & development – foster growth of associates and managers
• Adaptability & time management – prioritize in a fast‑paced environment

The Human Resources Manager oversees and coordinates HR operations, manages staff, and develops a culture that empowers associates to meet company objectives while ensuring full compliance with all relevant laws and policies.

• Execute staffing plans and hiring strategies
• Oversee benefits, leave, workers’ compensation, and employee relations
• Develop recruiting efforts, training programs, performance management, and benefits initiatives to attract and retain talent
• Supervise and develop HR staff performance
• Provide associate relations support, including coaching, corrective actions, disputes, and terminations
• Conduct investigations and enforce compliance with FLSA, FMLA, OFLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation
• Manage candidate sourcing for open positions and provide subject‑matter expertise on onboarding and selection
• Collaborate with operations to deliver effective orientation programs
• Maintain compliance with all employment law agencies and represent company in labor‑related proceedings
• Travel (30%) and after‑hours work required
• Represent the department professionally to internal and external stakeholders
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to safety procedures
• Ensure punctuality and attendance per company standards
• Complete additional duties as assigned

• High ethical standards, discretion, and confidentiality
• Effective time management and planning
• Strong communication skills with managers, associates, guests, and vendors
• Ability to manage a department and budget independently
• Public speaking and presentation abilities
• Commitment to policy adherence and safety protocols
• Continual professional development in employment law and best practices

• Minimum 2 years of HR management experience; multi‑unit hotel HR experience preferred
• Professional HR certification (SHRM or HRCI) mandatory
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record
• Fluent in English;
  Spanish a plus
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

• Regular office mobility, including occasional travel to hotel properties
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and drive a vehicle
• Navigation of diverse terrains—indoor and outdoor—required for property visits

• Office environment with intermittent noise from equipment and conversations
• Exposure to varying weather conditions during property visits
• Requires reliable transportation for frequent travel
• Adherence to company safety standards and procedures essential

Mereté is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran or disability status, or any other protected class such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.