Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Assistant Director of Human Resources supports the Regional Director of Human Resources with day-to-day HR operations at Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle, WA. This onsite role focuses on accurate HR administration, timely coverage for hourly hiring, and careful coordination of employee-related documentation and compliance.

This position carries an annual salary range of USD 95,000 to 105,000 and requires at least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or related industry, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Key responsibilities

• Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with enrollment form completion, and answer benefits questions.
• Compile review lists and distribute them to departments.
• Compile the Turnover Report, copy it, and distribute as needed.
• Enter payroll information into computer systems, including wage information and changes.
• Conduct prescreening interviews.
• Respond to unemployment claims and maintain an unemployment logbook.
• Maintain new hire, termination, transfer, and promotion logbooks.
• Audit hours worked in payroll reports to determine eligibility of benefits.
• Compile wage surveys.
• Monitor and maintain a Leave of Absence log.
• Monitor Workman’s Compensation claims, including completion of the First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury.
• Answer questions related to the 401(k) Plan, vacation, and insured and noninsured benefits.
• Maintain a complimentary room night log and process employee requests.
• Prepare and place recruitment advertising, and maintain an advertising logbook.
• Process paperwork for terminating employees.
• Become a certified trainer in all Human Resources training modules.
• Ensure compliance with all HR and related Loss Prevention SOP’s.
• Participate in the Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee.
• Schedule Highgate Hotel Orientation and assist with orientation activities, including benefits explanation and a property tour.
• Write articles and take pictures for the property newsletter.
• Assist with special projects, including planning employee events such as meetings, picnics, and parties.
• Coordinate the Travel Reduction Program by writing the Travel Reduction Plan and conducting the yearly transportation survey.
• Maintain a First Aid log.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or related industry is required.
• Previous supervisory responsibility is preferred.
• College course work in a related field is helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Long hours may be required sometimes.
• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all required hotel meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling based on hotel needs.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to support safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementation of solutions.
• Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving as necessary.
• Understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
• 8 paid holidays per year (Washington-specific)
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year based on classification and length of service (Washington-specific)
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next (Washington-specific)
• Certain benefits may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
• Benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting date: This job opening was posted on 11/9/2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days. Compensation type: Yearly.