CORP - VP PEOPLE RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT in Irvine, California at Twenty Four Seven Hotels

About 24Seven Hotels

24Seven Hotels is a leading third-party hotel management company headquartered in Irvine, California, managing a growing portfolio of premium, upscale, and lifestyle hotels across top brands including Marriott and Hilton.

We are driven by a people-first philosophy, believing exceptional guest experiences start with exceptional teams. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and operational excellence, supported by strong ownership partnerships and a commitment to long-term growth.

Position Overview

The Vice President of People Resources & Development serves as the senior-most HR leader for 24Seven Hotels, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s overall people strategy across corporate and property-level operations.

This role blends strategic leadership and hands-on execution, overseeing all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, leadership development, compliance, payroll, benefits, and culture initiatives.

As a key member of the executive team, this leader will partner closely with the President/CEO, ownership groups, and hotel leadership to build scalable people programs that drive performance, engagement, and retention across a multi-property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

People Strategy & Executive Leadership

• As VP of People Recourses & Development you will serve as the senior HR advisor to executive leadership, ownership groups, and General Managers
• Develop and execute a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with business objectives in compensation, labor relations and compliance.
• Drive organizational design, talent strategy, culture building and succession planning across the portfolio
• Lead and mentor the People Resources & Development team while building a high-performing HR function

HR Operations & Business Partnership

• Oversee all HR operations across corporate and hotel teams, ensuring consistency and scalability
• Partner with General Managers and regional leaders as the primary HR business partner
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and leadership effectiveness
• Ensure standardized HR practices and operational excellence across all properties

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development

• Lead enterprise-wide recruiting strategy, including leadership hiring for General Managers and key roles
• Oversee employer branding and pipeline development within the hospitality industry
• Design and implement structured onboarding programs and leadership development pathways
• Drive succession planning and internal career growth initiatives

Culture, Engagement & Leadership Development

• Champion and evolve 24Seven Hotels’ “People First” culture throughout the organization
• Lead employee engagement strategies, surveys, and action planning
• Develop programs that increase retention, recognition, and employee satisfaction
• Build leadership capability through coaching, training, and development initiatives

Payroll, Benefits & Total Rewards

• Oversee payroll operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple locations
• Manage benefits programs including health, retirement, and ancillary offerings
• Continuously evaluate and enhance total rewards to remain competitive

Compliance, Risk Management & Labor Relations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with deep expertise in California labor regulations, along with (AZ, CO, ID and WA)
• Oversee workers’ compensation programs, claim management, and return-to-work strategies
• Guide audits, investigations, and legal matters in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Mitigate risk through proactive policies and training

Learning, Development & Performance Management

• Lead company-wide training initiatives and performance review frameworks
• Implement leadership development programs for General Managers and emerging leaders
• Ensure alignment between performance management systems and business goals

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Lead a team that may include:
  • Director / Senior HR Leaders
  • Recruiting & Onboarding Manager
  • HR Generalists / Administrators
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-location environments
• Proven success leading enterprise HR strategy and operations
• Deep knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state compliance
• Experience overseeing recruiting, onboarding, leadership development, and HR systems
• Strong executive presence with experience partnering with C-level leadership and ownership groups

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution
• Collaborative, influential leader and trusted advisor
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for developing hospitality leaders and teams
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action

Why Join 24Seven Hotels

• Opportunity to shape and scale the People Resources function in a growing company
• High-impact, high-visibility executive leadership role
• Competitive executive compensation
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on people and performance
• Direct influence on company growth, culture, and long-term success