Assistant Director of People & Culture - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

About Us

Do you see yourself as an Assistant Director of Human Resources? What's your passion? At IHG we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel is located in the Wilshire Grand building, standing 73 stories tall in the core of Downtown’s historic, entertainment, financial, arts, and sports districts. Ideally placed at the heart of the revitalized, energy-charged urban center of the United States’ second-largest city, the hotel provides first-class hospitality that seamlessly intertwines with the fabric of the burgeoning Downtown area.
 

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Assist in overseeing, administering and communicating pertinent information regarding all Human Resources functions to include, but not limited to, recruiting, training and development, wage/benefit administration, colleague engagement, labor relations and contract compliance, performance evaluations, workers compensation and safety, employment processes and general leadership guidance and support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; updates HR policies and practices to reflect legal and regulatory changes. 
• Building a positive work environment for all IHG colleagues throughout their career with us – from onboarding, to training and promotions, through to exit
• Leading, educating and training the wider team on people issues and HR disciplines to enhance performance 
• Developing creative ways to inspire and motivate team members to provide our hotel guests with unique experiences
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of the Human Resources Department.
• Enhancing our hotels’ reputation in the local community and beyond, and promoting team member involvement in the local community 
• Oversee colleague engagement programs.
• Participate in and facilitate meetings for leadership development. 

Schedule

The work schedule is based on the demands of the business you must be available days, night, weekends, and /or holiday availability are required. 

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree, higher education qualification or equivalent.
• Four years of HR related experience in a union hotel environment.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

What you can expect from us:

The salary range for this role is $98,000- $120,000 annually. This job is bonus eligible.   

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance—always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well we need to feel well—both inside and outside of work—and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all the responsibilities or qualifications of the job.