Area Director of Talent & Culture

This position is a shared services role, overseeing the Talent & Culture function at both The Madeline Hotel and Residences and Element 52 Residences.The heartbeat of our business, this role champions culture, plays a pivotal role in assembling best in class teams, managing business risks and leading talent development to support our growth. Working at Auberge requires a pursuit of excellence in luxury service delivery and this role impacts our external guest and leads the team member experience with that same ambition.Align with leadership to facilitate translating business objectives into scalable people strategies that bring to life the Auberge Resorts Collection values and mission.Partner with the General Manager and senior leaders to promote the ENRICH values, lead with a heartfelt approach and deliver service excellence.Create and provide heartfelt experiences to team members along the Auberge employment journey.Drive solutions through talent acquisition, L&D, change management, retention, and career and leadership development.Advises managers and is involved in team member counseling, investigation and disciplinary process; produces and approves documentation. Creates and implements hotel policies that ensure compliance, fairness and consistency.Involved in special projects, i.e, wage increases, performance reviews, DOL reports, revision of handbook, update job descriptions, revision of administration manual, etc. Benefit administration to include participation in the claims review process for workers compensation, 401(k) administration, EAP, supplemental insurance and medical/dental carriers selection and interpretation of plan benefits, TDI/LTD benefits, FMLA and HFLL compliance. Supports off property housing, set-up and payments of lease, placement of team members including J-1s etc.