Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge is a prestigious hotel located in Emeryville, California, offering exciting job opportunities for hospitality professionals seeking to be part of a thriving team. Joining our team means becoming part of a renowned hospitality brand known for its commitment to exceptional guest service and top-notch amenities. The hotel boasts a prime location near San Francisco and the Oakland Bay Bridge, making it a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing outstanding service to guests from diverse backgrounds. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge values professional growth and development, offering opportunities for advancement within the organization. Join our team and be part of a rewarding and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, where your skills and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.

Are you a people-first leader who thrives on building strong teams and shaping workplace culture? At the Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville, we’re looking for a dynamic Director of Human Resources to champion our most valuable asset—our people.

In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while driving impactful HR strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent. If you’re passionate about employee engagement, operational excellence, and creating an environment where team members can truly thrive, we want to connect with you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all aspects of the HR function, including recruitment, employee relations, talent development, and compliance
• Partner with hotel leadership to align people strategies with business goals
• Drive innovative recruiting and retention initiatives to build a high-performing team
• Champion employee engagement and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Guide performance management processes and support leadership development
• Serve as a resource and advisor for managers and team members on HR-related matters
• Stay ahead of industry trends and implement best practices to continuously elevate the employee experience

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years of HR experience (hospitality experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including EEO, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA
• Proven experience in recruiting, retention, and employee relations
• Ability to interpret and apply employment laws while advising property leadership
• Experience leading engagement, performance management, and talent development programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce with professionalism and cultural awareness
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Experience with Affirmative Action programs is a plus
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Why Join Us?

At Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—shaping culture, developing talent, and helping create an exceptional workplace experience. Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and bringing out the best in every team member.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Apply today.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.

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