Director of Human Resources

Job overview

The Director of Human Resources role is onsite in Napa, CA. The proposed annual base salary range is $150,000–$175,000. The director leads the People & Culture function for Carneros Resort and Spa, an independently operated luxury resort with approximately 330 associates across lodging, food and beverage, culinary, spa, sales, revenue, engineering, housekeeping, and administrative operations. As a strategic advisor and senior people leader, the director sets people strategy, guides leaders, and oversees employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, performance, culture, compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR operations. The role supports a consistent, respectful workplace and an associate experience that contributes to guest service.

What you'll do

• Advise the Managing Director and Executive Committee on people strategy and workforce planning
• lead employee relations and investigations
• ensure employment-law compliance
• oversee leave, accommodations, workers’ compensation coordination, and audits
• lead recruiting and onboarding
• own performance management and leadership training
• guide engagement and associate experience programs
• oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, HR systems, records, and budget
• lead and develop the People & Culture team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of human resources

people and culture

hr leadership

employee relations

california employment law

talent acquisition

workforce planning

hospitality

carneros resort and spa

napa ca

onsite

$150k–$175k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Why this role

Requires at least seven years of progressive HR experience, including three years leading an HR function or team, and demonstrated command of California employment law. Supports a resort operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week; occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays may be needed.

About the employer

Carneros Resort and Spa is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.