Transitions Human Resources Manager
HEI Hotels & Resorts | |
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
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United States, Connecticut, Fairfield | |
Sep 22, 2026 | |
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About Us HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full-service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper-upscale, luxury, and premium select-serve hotels in urban, super-suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! Compensation Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? YesOverview The Transitions Human Resources Manager supports the successful onboarding and integration of newly acquired or transitioned hotels into the portfolio. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing critical Human Resources administrative, recruiting, onboarding, and systems-related activities throughout the transition lifecycle. The position partners closely with corporate HR teams, hotel leadership, and outgoing management companies to ensure a seamless associate experience and operational continuity during hotel transitions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve as the internal Human Resources liaison between corporate HR stakeholders, hotel leadership teams, and outgoing management companies to ensure effective communication on all HR related matters. * Collect, organize, and monitor follow-up on Human Resources due diligence documentation and requirements. * Coordinate and validate job mapping of census data prior loading any information into Workday. * Complete Workday transition imports for hourly associates and management offer letters to ensure accurate associate onboarding and system setup. * Prepare, extend, and track management offer letters throughout the transition process. * Organize onboarding sessions for new associates and facilitate the onboarding sessions in partnership with the Transitions Director of HR. * Conduct regular audits of census data to ensure completion of all tasks and accuracy of associate information prior to and following each transition. * Recruit for all non-executive committee positions at transition hotels and support hiring efforts to ensure timely staffing. * Validate tax tasks are completed on all associates prior to the first payroll. * Assist the property entering all secondary job codes/rates. * Assist adding associate punches during the first payroll process. * Support on-property transition activities and assist with onboarding and training efforts for newly hired Human Resources leaders. * Conduct regular follow-up calls with Human Resources teams at transition properties, including weekly touchpoints during the first 30 days and additional follow-ups at 60 and 90 days. * Assist with Workday system cleanup and data validation before, during, and after hotel transitions. * Partner with the Benefits team to ensure accurate associate data entry and timely completion of benefit enrollments. * Provide support and guidance to hotel leadership teams regarding Human Resources processes, onboarding procedures, and transition-related activities. * Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies throughout the transition process. * Support additional Human Resources projects and initiatives as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Education and Experience:
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WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent travel is required, estimated 60-70% travel. Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. | |
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
Sep 22, 2026