Director of Employee Experience (DHR) - The London EDITION

Director of Employee Experience (DHR)

The London EDITION

EDITION Hotels are stunning microcosms of the world’s top cities featuring the best in service, food, beverage and entertainment. Located in gateway cities throughout North America and the Middle East, Europe and Asia, these are hotels where you’ll find the guests rubbing elbows with locals because there’s no better place to be in the moment. Hotels that feel different because they make you feel something. Hotels that don’t act like hotels.

As part of the Marriott International family, EDITION offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic business partner and member of the property executive committee, responsible for leading all Human Resources functions across the property. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role oversees talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession management, employee relations, compensation, learning and development, and HR compliance while aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success. 

What you'll do

• Develop and execute Human Resources strategies that support property goals, brand priorities, and business objectives. 
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession management, and leadership pipeline development initiatives. 
• Partner with department leaders to optimize staffing strategies and ensure effective talent selection and retention practices. 
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, engagement survey actions, and workplace culture programmes that enhance associate satisfaction. 
• Manage compensation, recognition, and incentive programmes while ensuring internal equity and competitiveness in the market. 
• Provide expert guidance and support on employee relations matters, performance management, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution. 
• Lead and develop the Human Resources team through coaching, mentoring, training, and performance management. 
• Utilize workforce data, HR metrics, retention statistics, and business insights to support executive decision-making and improve organisational performance. 

What you'll bring

• 2-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years' relevant experience; or a 4-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience. 
• Significant Human Resources leadership experience within hospitality, service, or comparable business environments. 
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition, succession planning, workforce management, compensation, employee relations, and organizational development. 
• Proven ability to influence leaders, drive change management initiatives, and align people strategies with business goals. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Strong analytical and business acumen with the ability to interpret workforce data and make informed decisions. 
• Knowledge of employment legislation, diversity and inclusion practices, compensation and benefits administration, and HR best practices. 
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Demonstrated leadership, change management, succession planning, and team development capabilities. 
• Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process

Our Benefits

At Marriott, we put people first — it’s one of our distinctive core values.

• Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott’s portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide. 
• Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
• Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
• Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.

Our award-winning culture

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.

Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

 

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.