Senior Director, HR Consulting
***This role is based at our corporate office in McLean, VA***
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
This is your chance to be part of a Corporate Human Resources team at a top global hospitality company! As a Senior Director, HR Consulting, you will partner with our business leaders to attract, retain, and develop Hilton's most important asset, our Team Members.
What you'll do during a typical day:
On the HR Consulting team reporting to the VP, HR Consulting you will lead strategic planning and execution for talent development, management, and organizational design within the Finance Organization. Your role encompasses overseeing HR advisory activities, driving talent-related projects and initiatives, and ensuring effective talent development across the business. Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of Hilton's HR toolkit and global talent practices.
Your responsibilities will also include:
- Align HR strategy and processes with the business' strategic and operating goals.
- Craft short and long-term HR plans and initiatives to drive business strategies and promote a unified company culture.
- Build focused organizational development plans with your business partners, including workforce planning, talent management, performance management and organizational planning.
- Utilize HR planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and run programs to fill gaps and build a strong talent pool.
- Execute special projects as directed by the Sr Director, HR Consulting for the Group and implement Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Formally and informally, lead the HR team, building organizational capability and effectiveness; indirectly lead other staff members conducting projects to support the enterprise.
- Ensure mandated compliance on all legal and financial requirements as per relevant legislation and Hilton Worldwide policy.
- Identify critical areas for the analysis, development, and implementation of integrated HR solutions that support your client's global business strategy.
- Manage status updates and build strategic creative presentations aimed at informing and engaging partners.
- Advise on all areas of HR support.
How you'll collaborate with others:
- Support your key clients regarding organizational structure or job changes, and make recommendations to ensure consistency for position descriptions, and salaries.
- Inspire a culture of accountability.
- Ensure positive partnerships with HR Center of Excellence (COE) groups, including Benefits, Compensation, Team Member Relations, Learning and Development, Recruiting, and HR Analytics to provide client solutions.
- Partner with Legal and Finance departments and governmental agencies to respond to information requests.
- Support business partners regarding organizational structure or job changes, applying your analytical experience to make recommendations on talent management, succession, turnover reporting, position descriptions, salaries, and job changes.
Deliverables you'll take ownership of:
Building partnerships with key stakeholders, you will gain deep insights into short and long-term business objectives. Your input will help shape business strategy by evaluating the people-related risks and opportunities, leveraging organizational strengths, and addressing constraints within the current framework.
What It Takes to Make the Stay
You have these minimum qualifications:
- Seven (7) years of experience working in a large, global, corporate, matrixed environment
- Four (4) years of experience managing others
- Three (3) years of experience developing HR strategy that is aligned with the critical priorities of the business
- Three (3) years of consulting, project management (PM), or Change Management experience
- Travel as neede
It would be useful if you have:
- BA/BS Bachelor's Degree or MS/MA Master's Degree
- Experience in the Hospitality industry
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification
- Broad global understanding of relevant employment legislation
- Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Success Factors
How We'll Help You Thrive
At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:
- Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
- Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
- Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
- Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
- Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
- Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
- Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
- Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next
*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible.
As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.