Assistant Director of Human Resources - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Job Identification: 231456

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary $100,000 - $115,000

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Director of Human Resources , you’re not just supporting the Director in leading the hotel’s HR function – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Bring your passion for people and hospitality leadership to an iconic San Diego waterfront hotel! Hilton San Diego Bayfront is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources who is ready to make a meaningful impact on the team member experience. We’re looking for candidates with either 3+ years of hotel HR experience or accomplished hotel department leaders who have hands-on experience navigating employee relations, investigations, and disciplinary decisions that are ready to transition their operational expertise into Human Resources. Union experience is required and fluency in both English and Spanish would be preferred. If you’re a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader who knows how to balance business needs with supporting people, this could be an exciting next step in your hospitality career.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Support HR strategy and operations: Assist in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with the hotel’s business objectives, ensuring compliance with corporate HR policies and federal/local regulations

• Oversee HR department: Supervise HR department daily activities across functions, including recruiting, training, wage/benefit administration, compliance, and team member relations

• Administer HR systems and reporting: Oversee team member data management, generate reports on key HR functions, and track compliance with company and regulatory requirements

• Support financial goals: Assist in managing HR budgets, ensuring efficient resource use while aligning HR operations with the hotel’s financial objectives

• Enhance team member engagement: Manage the hotel team member relations program, including events, communications, and special initiatives, to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture

• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.