Description

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

We are seeking a dynamic Area Human Resources Manager to support both Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, with a primary focus on leading recruitment efforts while championing the colleague experience across both properties. This role will play a key part in attracting top talent, strengthening Hyatt's culture, and supporting operational leaders in building engaged and high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple areas of the Human Resources function and a strong passion for recruitment strategy, talent acquisition, and colleague engagement. While recruiting will be a major focus, this individual will also partner closely with both HR teams to support the full HR lifecycle including colleague relations, training and development, worker's compensation, safety, and overall colleague experience initiatives.

This position will collaborate closely with both properties and report to the Director of Human Resources. The Area HR Manager will help ensure consistent HR practices, support day-to-day HR operations, and contribute to building an inclusive and supportive workplace culture across both hotels. This role is designed for a high-potential HR professional and offers a clear growth path toward an Assistant Director of Human Resources position and ultimately a Director of Human Resources role within Hyatt.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment efforts for Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top talent across departments
• Develop and maintain community partnerships with local colleges, workforce development programs, hospitality schools, and community organizations to build strong talent pipelines
• Represent Hyatt at career fairs, community events, and industry networking opportunities to strengthen Hyatt's presence as an employer of choice
• Partner with operational leaders to support workforce planning and talent pipeline development
• Support initiatives that enhance the overall colleague experience, engagement, and retention
• Support HR functions including benefits administration, training and development, safety programs, and compliance, employee relations
• Promote Hyatt's culture and values through onboarding and colleague engagement programs
• Partner with leadership to maintain consistent HR practices and support HR operations across both properties
• Assist the Director of Human Resources and the Assistant Director of Human Resources in leading the HR function and provide support in their absence.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for recruiting, talent development, and colleague engagement
• Experience building community partnerships and recruitment pipelines preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships with leaders and colleagues across departments
• 2+ years of Human Resources or leadership experience preferred
• Hospitality HR experience preferred