Director of Talent & Culture

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion. 

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.  

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego. 

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
• Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $190,000.00/year USD

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:     

• Exemplify and lead the Company Service and Brand Culture initiatives 
• Act as the Strategic Business Partner and functional Subject Matter Expert to Senior Hotel Leadership 
• Align and execute Talent & Culture activities to Employee Value Proposition and Strategic plan 
• Oversee talent & culture initiatives, acting as a liaison between corporate office and hotel 
• Collaborate with corporate Talent & Culture function on key programs/initiatives 
• Lead and oversee the day to day operation of the Talent & Culture Department 
• Promote positive employee relations, overall employee experience, and drive employee engagement through an environment that encourages open communication, trust, mutual respect, and fun 

• 5 plus years’ experience as a Director, Talent & Culture/Human Resources 
• Passionate about promoting company values and creating programming that supports a positive workplace culture 
• Collaborative team player, with excellent influencing skills with the ability to build relationships easily amongst various stakeholder groups 
• Solid understanding of U.S. employment laws, including California State Law 
• University/College degree in a related discipline, or combination of education and experience  
• Proven success in leading strategic initiatives that positively impact hotel KPIs 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS