Director - Employee Relations - FHG

Introduction:
Thank you for learning more about Foley Hospitality and the Employee Relations Director role. We are committed to being the most experience-obsessed and innovative sports and hospitality management company globally. We encourage you to apply if you’re eager to join a high-performing team that curates and delivers memorable experiences for our guests, communities, and team members. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Who We Are:
Inspired by Bill Foley’s legacy and his passion for sports, wine, and people, Foley Hospitality curates and delivers experiences that our guests cherish, our communities embrace, and our team members celebrate. We have sports teams, wineries, and hotels located worldwide, dedicated to offering exceptional moments.
Purpose (Why the role exists):
The Employee Relations Director will play a critical leadership role in shaping and maintaining a positive and productive work environment across all Foley Hospitality entities. This position is responsible for providing strategic direction, leadership, and expertise in managing employee relations issues, compliance, and fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and collaboration across the organization. The Employee Relations Director will work closely with senior leadership and will provide the guidance necessary for senior leadership to make employment decisions. The ideal candidate will have deep experience working within the hospitality industry in California, coupled with a deep understanding of labor laws, industry best practices, and employee engagement strategies.
Core Tasks (What you are responsible for):
This role will involve a variety of tasks, with your primary responsibilities outlined below
Develop and implement comprehensive employee relations strategies and initiatives that align with the company’s overall mission and objectives, ensuring a positive workplace culture in all hotel and winery operations across California.
Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, including California-specific labor regulations, wage and hour laws, health and safety standards, and industry-specific compliance issues in hospitality and wine production.
Provide guidance and resolution for complex employee relations issues, including grievances, conflicts, complaints, and disciplinary actions. Work with legal teams when necessary to manage potential litigation risks.
Lead investigations into employee complaints, concerns, or incidents in a fair and thorough manner. Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management on findings, outcomes, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Partner with HR and leadership teams to support performance management processes, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and practices, and providing guidance on performance improvement plans when necessary.
Collaborate with senior leadership, HR, legal, and operations teams to create/edit policies, programs, and solutions that support business goals, employee well-being, and operational efficiency in hospitality environments.
Oversee the collection and reporting of team member feedback and data to guide decision-making and areas of focus in the various operations.
Cultural Values (How we work):
Your success with us is about what you do and how you do it. Our ‘how’ is guided by our core values.
Have Integrity. We seek people who are humble and demonstrate high character.
Be Entrepreneurial. We value innovation and resilience in our team members.
Be a Team Player. We appreciate people who are inclusive and ready to support others when needed.
Always be advancing, never retreating. We want people who are committed to constant growth and always strive for excellence.
Be Engaged. We want people who will be actively invested in making Foley Hospitality successful.
Leadership Expectations (How we take care of our people and meet our objectives):
As a Director, it is important that you understand our expectations of you. We gauge your performance based on meeting these expectations, which include living and leading our values and your ability to achieve your objectives.
Lead by Example: We live our values, act like an owner, and represent the Foley family positively and proudly.
Build Winning Teams: We select the right people for the right roles, onboard them so they connect with our brand and teams, and connect with and care for those we lead.
Enable & Empower: We communicate, train, and support our people to be their best, and we trust them to make the right decisions.
Elevate Performance: We set clear expectations regarding what we do, inspect what we expect, and give feedback. We recognize those who perform and hold accountable those who do not.
Finish your Mission: We have clear objectives, create plans, and execute promptly and responsibly. We celebrate our successes.
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