Serve as strategic HR leader for MML corporate group, partnering with executives on org design and headcount. Oversee multi-state compliance, employee relations, HRIS (Paylocity) optimization, compensation and benefits administration, standardized onboarding/performance/offboarding, and culture and training initiatives that reinforce the hospitality-driven brand.
Description
About MML Hospitality McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML) creates some of the world’s most memorable hospitality experiences—where food, design, service, and storytelling come together seamlessly. Led by Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML is known for its refined, character-driven approach to hospitality across an expanding portfolio of iconic hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle concepts.
About the Role The Corporate HR Director serves as a strategic leader for the MML Hospitality corporate group, acting as a key partner to executive leadership and property-level HR teams. This role oversees centralized HR functions, including high-level employee relations, multi-state compliance, HRIS strategy, and the development of culture-building initiatives that reflect MML’s "people-first" philosophy.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership & Compliance:
- Partner with the SVP of HR and executive leadership on organizational structure, headcount planning, and operational HR strategy for the corporate group and broader portfolio.
- Maintain deep knowledge of federal and Texas employment laws, ensuring all policies and handbooks meet current best practices.
- Provide guidance on state-specific requirements (e.g., New York, Colorado) for various MML properties to ensure portfolio-wide compliance.
Operations & Systems:
- Lead the management and optimization of HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred), ensuring data integrity and efficient reporting.
- Oversee compensation strategy and benefits administration in coordination with the corporate finance and HR teams.
- Develop and implement standardized onboarding, performance management, and offboarding workflows across the corporate entity.
Team & Culture:
- Serve as a primary contact for corporate employee relations, providing guidance with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
- Design and implement training and development programs to foster growth and engagement within the corporate team.
- Drive initiatives that reinforce MML's unique brand story and hospitality-driven culture within the corporate office.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years at the Manager or Director level.
- Industry Background: Experience in multi-unit hospitality, luxury hotels, or a fast-paced creative environment is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with HRIS systems is required (Paylocity preferred).
- Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is a strong plus.
- Education/Legal: Solid working knowledge of federal and Texas employment law; PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
What MML Hospitality Offers
- Competitive Base Salary and Performance Bonus Potential
- Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance)
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
- MML Property Discounts (Hotel, Restaurant, Retail)
- Beverage Education Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Equal Opportunity Employer MML Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis.
MML Hospitality Austin, Texas, USA Office
Austin, TX, United States
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