Corporate HR Manager - NYC
Location
Based in the Tristate New York Area working across multiple hospitality properties managed by Palette.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $105,000 with portfolio-level responsibility
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, unlimited PTO)
- Travel perks and discounts
- Opportunities for leadership growth across portfolio
- Hybrid work schedule with both corporate and on-property engagement
Position Summary
As Corporate HR Manager, you will lead HR operations across a portfolio of hotels with a focus on Tristate area locations, balancing strategic portfolio-level leadership with hands-on hotel support, while fostering effective employee relations in diverse and complex labor and regulatory environments.
- Lead HR across a portfolio of properties, partnering with hotel general managers, department heads, and corporate team members.
- Uphold compliance with labor laws, compliance, and hotel brand standards.
- Champion Palette's mission to cultivate the full potential of our hotels and team by fostering a people-first culture that empowers employees to deliver best-in-class hospitality.
- Provide mentorship to HR generalists.
Core Responsibilities
HR Operations & Workplace Matters
- Oversee recruiting, onboarding, transfers, offboarding, and performance management at designated location.
- Manage sensitive workplace issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, grievance procedures, and complex workforce dynamics.
Benefits, Payroll & Compliance
- Manage benefits enrollment, leave administration (FMLA, PFL, NYC-specific), PTO tracking, payroll accuracy, and audits.
- Ensure compliance with state and local labor laws, workplace regulations, and collective workforce requirements.
HR Strategy & Engagement
- Implement and facilitate employee training and development programs that support performance improvement and career growth.
- Foster a people-first culture that drives growth, supports retention, and enhances the overall employee experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
- The role will report directly to the Director of HR, ensuring alignment with company-wide HR practices, policies, and compliance standards.
- The Corporate HR Manager will partner closely with the Regional Director of Operations as a co-leader for the assigned hotel portfolio, aligning HR strategy with property performance, culture, and operational goals.
- In addition, the Corporate HR Manager will also collaborate with the executive team-including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and other senior leaders-to support compliance, workforce planning, and sustainable growth, particularly during hotel acquisitions and transitions.
Qualifications
- 3+ years' experience as an HR Manager within hospitality in New York City hotel environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems, payroll software, and talent management tools.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills; ability to advise leadership at multiple properties.
Position Details
- Full‑time, locally to the Tristate New York area with visits to hotels in the portfolio
- Occasional extended hours or weekend support
Palette Hotels is redefining hotel management with a balance of experience, innovation, and people-first leadership. With decades of expertise across hotel ownership, operations, and development, we've built a culture that is owner centric, results oriented, and people first. That means we focus on maximizing performance and value for our owners, while creating growth opportunities and supportive environments for our teams. Operating across major brands and diverse markets, we combine trusted stewardship with a personal touch-empowering our people to deliver best-in-class hospitality and unlock the full potential of every hotel.
At Palette Hotels, we are dedicated to creating and sustaining meaningful hospitality careers for our associates. We support our associates with highly competitive salaries, outstanding health, benefits, extensive training and development programs, promotion within the organization, and a positive team-based culture where people make the difference.
Palette Hotels is an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination based on any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws, which can include race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or physical or mental disability unrelated to job requirements.