The Goodkind Group, LLC is hiring: Human Resources Director in New York

Overview

We’re hiring a senior HR leader for one of New York City’s premier luxury hotels. At Goodkind Hospitality, we specialize in connecting top talent with the industry’s most prestigious hotels and resorts. This is an exclusive opportunity for an accomplished Director of Human Resources.

Union 6 experience in hospitality is required — candidates without it will not be considered.

Salary: $225,000 annually + comprehensive benefits

Presented by Goodkind Hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all Human Resources and Training functions.
• Serve as the property’s primary liaison for union negotiations, grievances, and compliance matters.
• Partner with the executive team to align HR strategy with the hotel’s mission, culture, and goals.
• Lead talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage compensation, benefits, and recognition programs to support employee engagement and retention.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and community engagement initiatives.
• Foster a workplace environment that prioritizes compliance and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Union 6 experience in hospitality is required — non-negotiable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Background in luxury or upscale hotels strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor law, compliance, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Energetic, influential leader with exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Core Skills

• Union & Collective Bargaining
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Contract Negotiation
• Benefits Administration
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Compliance & Policy Development
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
• Strategic Planning

Compensation

Permanent placement offering $225,000 annually + comprehensive benefits

Additional

This is a senior leadership role requiring experience in union environments within the hospitality industry. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to hotel leadership, ensuring compliance, driving employee engagement, and building a culture that supports both employees and guests.