HR Lead (Hospitality)

Job Title:HR Lead (Hospitality)

Location (city, state): Alexandria, VA

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $80,000 – $90,000 annually (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (onsite)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a well-established and growing organization in the hospitality and events space, to identify an experienced HR Lead (Hospitality). This company supports a wide range of high-profile corporate and nonprofit events and is known for delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. The organization is leadership-driven, entrepreneurial, and focused on continued growth and operational excellence.

Job Description:

The HR Lead (Hospitality) will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, helping shape and execute people strategies that align with business goals. This is a highly hands-on role responsible for overseeing all human resources functions as a standalone leader, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.

This individual will play a critical role in building and improving HR processes, advising leadership on workforce matters, and supporting a diverse employee population across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary HR leader, managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with company objectives
• Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and programs to support scalability
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts and workforce planning strategies
• Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations
• Oversee performance management processes and support leadership development
• Design and administer compensation and benefits programs
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Provide guidance on organizational structure and workforce planning
• Support a variety of teams including operations, administrative staff, and field employees

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification or advanced degree is a plus
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Prior experience operating as a standalone HR professional strongly preferred
• Background in hospitality, events, or similar fast-paced industries preferred
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience with recruiting tools such as LinkedIn and sourcing platforms
• Familiarity with payroll systems (Paychex or similar) is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage sensitive situations and influence decision-making
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to support tasks at all levels

Perks:

• Opportunity to build and lead HR functions with autonomy
• High visibility role with direct access to executive leadership
• Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on organizational growth and culture
• Stable organization with a strong industry reputation

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.