Vice President of Human Resources - #9831087

About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Westgate Resorts is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Human Resources to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping our organizational culture, driving employee engagement, and supporting the growth and success of our company. If you are a strategic leader with a strong background in HR management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Leadership advisement partner for Executives, providing strategic HR guidance and support.
• Oversee and provide guidance to HR offices at each of our properties across the United States, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities to foster a high-performance culture.
• Act as the Corporate Liaison for all day-to-day operations with business partners (Payroll, Accounting, Benefits, Risk Management, Talent Acquisition, etc.), fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate HR-related risks and ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs to support the needs of the organization and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Negotiate and oversee the implementation of vendor agreements related to HR services and systems.
• Analyze, maintain, and communicate records required by law or local governing bodies, ensuring compliance with regulations and organizational standards.
• Direct the development and execution of comprehensive Team Member strategies, including Compliance, HR Operations, Team Member Relations, Mitigation, and Leave Administration.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing departments to align HR initiatives with business goals and objectives.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction and retention, including the development and implementation of recognition programs and wellness initiatives.
• Represent the HR function in executive meetings, presentations, and other forums to provide updates, insights, and recommendations on HR-related matters.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes in HR and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning within the HR team and across the organization.

Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values:

• Integrity
• Passion
• Work Ethic

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience in a multi-state environment, managing a geographically dispersed population, with a focus on the hospitality/service industry.
• Previous timeshare industry experience and familiarity with union environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, business partners, and HR teams across multiple locations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources.
• SHRM certification preferred.

Required Skills:

• Proven leadership ability, with a track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong background in all areas of HR management, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in a VP-level role or equivalent, demonstrating strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to drive HR initiatives that support business objectives and contribute to overall organizational success.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization of HR processes and programs.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.