Regional People & Culture Director – Asia

Company Description

Ennismore is a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

We are currently looking for a Regional Director of People & Culture to join our team here at Ennismore to lead the People & Culture function across Asia.

Ennismore is growing quickly and has ambitious plans, so we are looking for someone who will lead our existing  Hotels in the region as well as take on additional properties in the future.  This role will report directly to the VP of People & Culture and work closely with the Executive Vice President Operations for the region.

This role will work across multiple properties and multiple projects at a time in collaboration with various discipline leads both on property and above property.

Goals of this role include acting as culture champion and custodian of Ennismore, ensuring the brand DNA of each hotels stays at the heart of everything we do as well as taking it into the future; attracting and retaining the best talent across Ennismore; attaining high team member engagement; creating an efficient, supportive and modern approach to the everyday people management across our business.

The ideal candidate is an experienced human resource professional in all aspects, is a trusted leader, can lead change, works quickly and is a natural collaborator. 

Job Description

What you'll do... 

• You'll get involved and lead projects. We want to hear your ideas and get your input.
• You’ll lead and manage the Homebase team across the region.
• Major areas of responsibility/ management include, but are not limited to: recruitment, wage and salary administration, training, and employee relations. 
• You’ll ensure that the hotels operate within the employment law framework in each operating state and locality. 
• You will advise General Managers, Senior Leadership and People & Cultures teams on all people-related items.
• Drive above property initiatives from a brand and/or Ennismore wide perspective.
• Lead investigations of a serious nature and any that involve multi property concerns. 
• Provide oversight for labor relations, employee relations, employment matters, employment claims and litigation for Ennismore’s Home Base Louisville office and for property level matters requiring senior level attention.
• Drive the performance management process, including goal setting, alignment to incentive plans, and feedback exchange for all properties in the region. These are to be in line with Ennismore global process and programs as set.
• Ensure Ennismore programs are implemented and adopted within any hotels in the assigned remit.
• Drive the career development process and succession planning for the region.
• Establish competitive wage rates, staffing plans and employee relations strategy for the brand and region.

Qualifications

What we're looking for...

• You have at least four years’ experience as the human resource leader in a multi-property hotel environment; lifestyle hotels a plus.
• Ability to take ownership of issues, solve problems and make effective decisions.
• Ability to simplify processes and create buy-in at all levels.
• You can partner with anyone to get things done.
• A quick learner, with a growth mindset and are up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You execute. You get things done. You are scarily organized.
• You have a keen eye for detail and love to share your notes and feedback.
• You know how to hold people accountable – but make people feel good at the same time.
• You’re a great communicator – both verbally and written – and a great listener.
• You are humble & kind; you think big and encourage your team to believe.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

What´s in it for you …

• The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
• Ennismore’s values and fast-growing environment
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brand
• PTO, great healthcare, competitive salary, and nifty rewards for going the extra mile and living our values
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact