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Area Manager, People & Culture - Z Collection

Sage Hospitality
San Francisco, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Sept 2025

About the role

Why us?

Work Where You Belong!

 

Hotel Zelos, a futuristic, fashion-forward oasis that fuses sleek linesand sophisticated style. Crisp, cool, and clean design and stylish onsite dining create a craveableretreat in the heart of the city. Indulge your vices in Hotel Zelos’ acclaimed fifth-floor sanctuary,Dirty Habit, where craft cocktails pair perfectly with light bites. Lounge in the expansive dining room or outside on the heated rooftop patio.

 

Hotel Zeppelin - A vibrant and vivacious hub that celebrates SanFrancisco’s counterculture, with a cheeky take on hospitality. Here's to the rule-breakers, revolutionaries, and renegades who continue to inspire.

 

Hotel Zetta - For the bold and the brave, this creative haven issteeped in a playful, adventurous spirit. One-of-a-kind touches, distinctive design, and dynamicart fill every stay with surprise and delight.

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

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that itbreaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industryleaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your dailyrole, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really aboutwho you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope youconsider joining us!

Job Overview

Create a work environment that allows for personal growth and development for all associates, encourages an empowered and engaged workforce while supporting the Sage values. Ensure prompt and appropriate response to conflict management. Evaluate and support proper staffing levels and positions to ensure the success of the hotels in The Z Collection - Hotel Zelos, Hotel Zeppelin and Hotel Zetta.

 

Coordinate, administer and report on various human resource programs, system and procedure to aid in the attraction, retention and motivation of employees in accordance with policies, procedures and government laws and regulations while promoting a safe, fair, positive work environment. The position is responsible for recruiting and hiring primarily hourly employees and daily administration of various salary, benefit, government and employee relations programs. Recommends and implements procedural/process changes.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, screen, interview, perform reference checks and coordinate department interviews for hourly candidates while maintaining the applicant flow logs to ensure quality hires and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
  • Position the hotel as the "preferred employer" in the area by maintaining strong community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
  • Coordinate and conduct associate orientation to introduce the associate to the hotel/company and ensure the appropriate information is disseminated and the appropriate forms are completed and processed: may include but not limited to, new hire forms, tax forms, benefit enrollment forms, I-9 forms and an overview to the company handbook and employee policies.
  • Communicate, educate and administer the associate benefit program in a timely, accurate manner.
  • Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of various associate relations programs and events to ensure consistent administration and reduction of turnover.
  • Provide open communications and promote a positive and pro-employee work environment.
  • Bring all sensitive associate related information to the attention of the Regional People & Culture Director in all instances to limit liability.
  • Prepare/monitor,input/update new hires, terms and daily changes to ensure accurate, up-to-date information is available for payroll and management.
  • Process forms and respond to written and oral inquiries regarding verification of employment, wages, unemployment compensation and worker's compensation claims, in a manner which is consistent and ensure that liability is minimized.
  • Maintain employee records, files and the human resource office systems.
  • Compile various corporate reports and property reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

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