People & Culture Manager (HR)

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg Brooklyn is a vibrant design-forward boutique hotel that reflects the spirit of the Williamsburg neighborhood. Managed by StepStone Hospitality we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while cultivating a people-first workplace culture.

The People & Culture Manager will lead all Human Resources functions for the property serving as a strategic partner to leadership and a champion for employee engagement. This role will utilize Paylocity to manage HR operations including payroll onboarding and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment onboarding and retention initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations and performance management
• Administer payroll benefits and HRIS through Paylocity
• Ensure compliance with all federal New York State and local labor laws
• Drive employee engagement culture-building and recognition programs
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting
• Partner with StepStone Hospitality leadership on workforce planning
• Support training development and succession planning efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field
• 35 years of HR experience ideally within hospitality or lifestyle brands
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in boutique or independent hotel environments
• Strong coaching conflict resolution and leadership development skills
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
  

EEOC: StepStone Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.