Regional Director, Talent & Culture

We are looking for a people-focused Regional Director of Talent & Culture based in Hawaii at our Fairmont Kea Lani property who will have oversight for our Talent & Culture function across the region. This role supports our operational leaders by aligning people goals with business goals to achieve optimum results while cultivating a workplace that reflects the values of Hawaii’s local culture and the Aloha Spirit.Key Responsibilities:Compliance:  Adherence of all Company programs and policiesConduct Hotels Talent & Culture Audits across region, develop action plans as required, and monitoring completionSupport Talent & Culture systems and programsEnsure adherence to all compliance training such as Discrimination & Harassment, Watch, and any locally compliant trainingManage bi-annual HR Data indicators and other metrics for roll-up to Global Talent & Culture  Corporate officeCompensation:Adhere to regional grade structureOversee annual salary and merit review within regionReview regional STIP awards with Regional Vice President and submit for approval in line with company guidelinesEngagement:  Manage and ensure maximum participation in annual and pulse surveys across the regionReview of regional EES results, providing guidance to Director, Talent & Culture and General Managers as needed, ensuring effective action planning across the regionProvide guidance and direction on effective action planning, monitor action planning initiativesLiaise with Directors, Talent & Culture on communication strategies for promoting completion of initiatives and celebrating successesLeadership:Provide advice, guidance and general leadership to Directors of Talent & Culture within the RegionProvide input on the performance of Directors, Talent & Culture and success in achieving annual goalsChampion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, with deep respect for Hawaii’s unique cultural values and communities.Legal: Ensure Region and hotels are compliant on all labor laws and key amendmentsAdvise and guide on local legal HR matters – with legal counsel as appropriateHandle any Ethics / Compliance / Privacy matters as requiredEmployee/Labor Relations: Foster a positive, engaged, and inclusive workplace culture rooted in the principles of Aloha — kindness, unity, humility, and patienceEnsure local annual competitive set review is completed, and discrepancies are acted onSupport and guide employee/labor relations matters within the region as appropriate and ensure thoughtful and timely reporting of challenges & successesLearning and Development: Ensure all company culture and brand training is in place and conducted on a regular basis.Ensure leaders are participating in Leadership Training Programs and initiativesOwn all regional Inspire participants, ensuring program elements being offered and development opportunities provided, meeting with participants on a regular basisRecruitment: Director of Talent & Culture appointments – recruit and identify lead candidate to be approved by NCA Corporate Talent & CultureOnboard/orient new Directors, Talent & CultureSupport RVPs with recruitment of key leadership rolesMaintain strong relationships with hotel schools within regionTalent Management & Succession Planning: Manage data for annual NCA Talent Review, ensuring data is accurate and validManage succession planning and movement of internal talent as appropriate across the RegionEnsure a strong mentor program within region with program coordinator oversight in placeUpdate regional succession reports as required