Area Director of People & Culture

Why us?

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire an Area Director of People & Culture to join us here in Denver supporting both the Crawford and Oxford hotels!

 

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

 

At The Crawford and The Oxford Hotels , you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of Denver’s living history.

 

Set within two of the city’s most iconic landmarks, our hotels offer distinct yet complementary experiences. Perched above the historic Denver Union Station, The Crawford Hotel blends vibrant energy with refined luxury, placing you at the center of a destination where connection, movement, and modern hospitality come to life. Just steps away, The Oxford Hotel —Denver’s most historic hotel, established in 1891—offers a more intimate, storied setting defined by timeless elegance, quiet confidence, and deeply personalized service.

 

Our team is united by a shared commitment to thoughtful, attentive service and a genuine passion for creating meaningful guest experiences. We take pride in the details, celebrate individuality, and foster an environment where team members can grow, explore, and make their mark. Work where you belong

Job Overview

The purpose of this role is to design, align, and execute a People & Culture strategy that supports both the strategic and operational needs of multiple properties within an assigned area. The Area Director of People & Culture leads and oversees all People & Culture (Human Resources) activities across the portfolio, balancing compliance, culture, performance, and engagement while addressing evolving business needs and opportunities.

 

This role serves as a strategic advisor to property leadership and Executive Committees on all people-related matters and partners closely with General Managers. Functional alignment, guidance, and consistency are provided through a dotted-line relationship with the Regional Director of People & Culture. The Area Director ensures People & Culture practices are consistently applied, scalable, and aligned with Sage Hospitality Group values, brand standards, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Talent Management

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and lead People & Culture functions across assigned properties to attract, develop, motivate, and retain associates in a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
• Lead and oversee recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding strategies for hourly and leadership roles, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with Sage standards.
• Monitor performance management practices across properties, ensuring evaluations are completed timely and performance improvement plans are developed and managed appropriately.
• Partner with property leadership to align staffing models and workforce plans with operational needs and financial goals.

Training

• Assess organizational and property-level needs and oversee the planning, implementation, and coordination of training programs for hourly, supervisory, and management associates.
• Ensure delivery of Sage core training and brand-required programs to build leadership capability, strengthen culture, and reduce risk across the area.

Associate Relations

• Counsel and coach leaders on associate relations matters, including performance, conduct, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee grievance resolution and exit interview processes, reviewing trends and recommending corrective or preventative actions.
• Support and implement associate engagement and relations initiatives that foster trust, inclusion, and retention across properties.
• Develop and manage budgets related to associate relations, training, recruitment advertising, and People & Culture staffing.
• Oversee People & Culture operations across assigned properties, including coaching and development of People & Culture leaders and teams.
• Ensure associate relations practices are administered consistently, equitably, and in a timely manner across all locations.

 

Strategic Management

• Provide short- and long-term People & Culture planning aligned with area, property, and Sage-wide strategies.
• Establish People & Culture objective