Bilingual HR Business Partner | AC Hotel San Jose Downtown

People & Culture Business Partner | AC Hotel San Jose Downtown

We’re looking for a dynamic onsite bilingual People & Culture (HR) Business Partner to join the team at a limited-service Marriott hotel in the heart of downtown San Jose, California. Based at the property, you’ll provide direct HR support to the hotel. This role is all about impact—partnering with property leaders to shape and deliver People & Culture strategies that elevate workplace culture, strengthen business performance, and support the incredible team members. From payroll and compliance to recruitment, engagement, and growth, you’ll play a key role in creating a thriving environment where both people and the business succeed.

Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you:

The Perks
*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Salary Range: $125k-140k DOE
• Cellphone Allowance
• Onsite parking
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Discounted Lodging (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program


What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks
• Serve as the primary onsite People & Culture/Human Resource expert for the hotel
• Assist managers with recruitment efforts and ensure proper team member onboarding
• Administer and maintain accurate records of necessary federal, state and local reports as required by the applicable laws
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, specifically administration of FMLA, OSHA, Wage and Hour, EEO, etc.
• Manage all unemployment compensation activity, Worker’s Compensation Claims and any external agency investigations
• Oversee and process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Monitor compliance with established personnel policies and procedures
• Investigate and facilitate the resolution of employee relations issues in a timely and professional manner
• Support and administer team member surveys. Communicate results and areas of improvement for leaders
• Monitor performance appraisal system, ensures record-keeping, individual and group counseling, benefits administration, department intercommunication
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Identify and recommend People & Culture approaches to management team including strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and organizational development issues
• Ensure new tools/programs are delivered, and action plans are communicated and implemented at the property
• Administer compensation programs including but not limited to conducting wage surveys, administering wage and salary schedules and merit increases associated with the performance evaluation program
• Attend mandatory meetings such as executive committee, risk management, safety committee, management staff meetings, etc.
The Nitty Gritty
• Bachelor’s degree required and at least 6 years progressive experience in an HR Generalist role
• Bilingual English/Spanish (speaking/writing)- required
• Ability to work onsite in downtown San Jose.
• Prior experience handling full-cycle payroll
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of California HR and employment laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Independent judgment and discretion are important qualities as many duties performed are of a critical & confidential nature. Ability to remain neutral and represent the company, the leader, and the employee to promote a fair and equitable work environment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce high quality work, be flexible, prioritize business demands, anticipate needs, be proactive, in adapting and responding to changing situations
• Extensive knowledge of general employment laws, recruitment, EEO/AAP, and policy development
• Works well in both team oriented and autonomous environments

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Legal: Columbia Hospitality is posting and recruiting for this role as a proud partner of AC Hotel San Jose Downtown. All employees will be employed by AC Hotel San Jose Downtown, a separate entity from Columbia Hospitality.


The Fine Print
AC Hotel San Jose Downtownis an equal opportunity employe