Dirctor of People

**_Director of People & Culture, Resorts_**

Rate of Pay: Salary

**THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN KANANASKIS, AB.**

**Start a new Adventure while working for an Autograph by Marriott resort located in the heart of the iconic Canadian Rockies The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is surrounded by untouched beauty and rugged mountain peaks, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those seeking a culture that offers a work-hard, play-hard mantra, an empowering workplace, industry-best perks and benefits, and amazing development opportunities for those looking to grow a career. Join the Marriott family today**

**Reports to**:Resort General Manager

**Achieving Excellence**:
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is a 400+ room Autograph Collection by Marriott, located 60 minutes west of Calgary International Airport. As the Director of People & Culture you have a crucial seat on the Executive Committee; providing Human Resource leadership and strategic direction in support of the Resort's overall strategic goals. Most importantly, you will champion Pomeroy Lodging Core Values and operationalize them; supporting a work environment that is collaborative and driven in keeping it's promises. Promises related to performance management, people relations, health & safety and workforce planning. In short: take the Core Values out into the operation and bring them to life. We commit to giving you the authority and resources required to succeed; achieving excellence is up to you.

**Key Focuses**
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**Strategic Planning and Alignment**:

- Develops and implements People & Culture (P&C) strategies that are aligned with the company’s overall business goals, collaborating closely with the wider Executive team as a business partner
- Conducts a thorough assessment of needs and deploys strategies and tactics by setting priorities and securing the required resources
- Emphasizes talent acquisition, retention, development, and succession planning to support the Resort's long-term success

**Leadership and Employee Relations**:

- Leads the P&C initiatives across the Resort, providing guidance and support to leaders at all levels to foster a culture of trust, honesty, respect, and gratitude
- Actively engages with Resort General Manager and other leaders to handle employee issues, conflicts, and disciplinary actions, ensuring alignment with the organization's Core Values
- Coaches and supports leaders to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to handle employee concerns proactively, preventing conflicts from escalating

**Recruitment and Selection**:

- Oversees the recruitment and selection strategy for the Resort, ensuring all pipelines are active and working in collaboration with Corporate P&C to maximize recruitment efforts
- Manages the onboarding process to ensure a positive first impression and successful integration of new employees into the Resort's culture

**Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance**:

- Collaborates with senior operational and human resource leaders to design and implement total compensation packages, including recognition and incentive programs tailored to the Resort's needs
- Ensures that compensation structures, salary reviews, and benefits programs are competitive and in line with market trends, with a focus on work-life balance
- Ensures Resort people practices are compliant with legal requirements and organizational values, managing the risk of litigation and conflict

**Training and Development**:

- Identifies training gaps and collaborates with Corporate P&C to develop and deliver resort-wide training programs that align with the Resort’s specific operational needs
- Works with Resort leadership to integrate training and development as a central component of the Resort's strategy to drive efficiency and achieve desired results

**Health, Safety, and Wellness**:

- Leads the implementation of health, safety, and wellness policies and procedures within the Resort, ensuring compliance through training, monitoring, and proactive safeguarding measures
- Manages the employee residence experience, focusing on the health, safety, and comfort of employees residing in Resort-provided accommodations

**Internal Communication and Collaboration**:

- Works with the Resort leadership team to build effective internal communication channels that resonate with all employees, ensuring alignment with Corporate P&C initiatives
- Connects meaningfully with employees, ensuring promises are kept and fostering a collaborative work environment.

**Metrics and Analytics**:

- Utilizes data to assess P&C performance against agreed KPIs, ensuring that the Resort division meets its people-related goals
- Monitors labour budgets and residence allocations of all departments within the Resort, working with leaders to address inefficiencies and optimize resource allocation

**Visibility and Accessibility**:

- Maintains a visible and accessible presence throughout the Resort, building strong working relationships and being perce