Hospitality Executive Search in Human Resources

Bristol Associates’ Hospitality division recruits for senior and executive management human resources positions in the hotel industry.

  

Featured Clients

We have completed searches for a wide array of hospitality industry clients including:

  • Interstate Hotels
  • Benchmark Hospitality
  • Sage Hospitality
  • Pyramid
  • Remington
  • Walt Disney Resorts
  • American Express
  • Royal Carribean
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Travel Impressions
  • Tauck Tours
  • Carnival Cruises

Examples of Completed Searches

Our Hospitality Division has placed successful candidates in a variety of key human resources positions. Our placements include positions such as Vice President Human Resources, Chief People Officer, Corporate Human Resources Director, Vice President Compensation and Benefits, Director of Human Resources, Risk Manager, and Training Manager. Below is a sampling of completed searches.

Senior Vice President – Human Resources

Our client is a hotel management company with over 1,200 employees, based in Illinois. The company’s objective was to significantly upgrade their approach to human capital management. The Senior Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for insuring that the company’s culture was reflective of the company’s mission statement and values. He or she also oversees organizational development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, safety programs, associate relations, and training.

Corporate Director of Training and Development
Our client is a hotel industry management company, located in Washington, with multiple hotel locations. They retained our firm to search for an experienced Training Director who could analyze and assess the training and development needs of the company. The successful candidate had a proven track record of effective team leadership and the management of a dynamic training program. The job requirements included knowledge and experience with successful application of learning practices and techniques in the hospitality industry. The candidate had experience in developing facilitator-led training, computer based training and Web-based programs. They were looking for a candidate seasoned in presentation, interaction, and collaboration with management.
Corporate Director of Compensation and Benefits
Our client is a hotel corporation that owns and/or manages over 120 properties. They are located in Minnesota. They retained our firm to search for a Director of Compensation and Benefits. The position manages the employee benefits programs such as retirement plans, medical plans, life insurance and disability plans, with the support of various vendors. The Director evaluates and compares existing company benefits programs with those of other companies; analyzes the results and develops specific recommendations for review by management.

Qualities of a Great Human Resources Executive

With over 50 years of experience placing hotel executives, we know what makes a great leader. Below are some of the qualities and experience we look for:

  • The ability to partner with operational leaders to create a culture in sync with company mission, vision, and strategies
  • The ability to communicate and create understanding of mission, strategy, and culture within the workforce
  • Demonstrated ability in assessing the skills, capabilities, and aptitudes of current supervisors, managers, and leaders withing the company and to build training programs that insure the development of future leaders
  • Experience in the determination of which employees have the skill, aptitude, and desire to move into other positions within the company
  • The ability to recruit and retain top level talent in all disciplines

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