Area Director of People Support

Marriott Mystic Hotel & Spa

Groton, CT

posted September 1, 2026

Compensation: $100,000 to $110,000 per year

Opportunity: Area Director of People Support (Human Resources)

Manage the development, implementation, and administration of the human resources function, including recruitment, training and development, benefit administration, and employee relations for a cluster of hotels in the New England region.

Potential Career Path

Regional Director of People Support – Corporate People Support Director

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordinate with HHM Hotels centralized People Support functionalteamsto ensure benefits, compensation, leave of training and employee relations programs are effectively communicated and administered at the property level.
  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Manage and perform talent acquisition functions such as posting jobs, proactively sourcing candidates, interviewing and ensuring selection by hotel managers of the best qualified candidates.
  • Process new hires consistent with established standards and applicable state, federal and local laws and regulations.
  • Perform employee relations activities related to creating a positive work culture, ensuring fairness in the workplace and unbiased assistance with associate issues and concerns.
  • Develop and/or implement training programs as needed.
  • Perform activities relate to creating and maintaining a performance drive culture that recognizes and rewards good performance and effectively addresses poor performance in a manner consistent with established standards and procedures.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
  • 3 -5 years previous Human Resources experience, hotel HR experience preferred.

HHM Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Technology Reimbursements
  • Quarterly Bonuses and Incentives

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 15 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It