VP of People & Culture

Vice President of People & Culture

Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is seeking a strategic, results-driven, and hands-on Vice President of People & Culture to lead culture, compliance, and people strategy across our portfolio of hotels. This executive will be responsible for shaping a thriving workplace culture, ensuring compliance with all HR and labor regulations, and aligning people strategies with business goals across multiple brand lines. This is an in-office role based at our Philadelphia headquarters.

The Vice President of People & Culture will oversee a corporate HR team while also supporting and guiding property-based HR leaders. Reporting directly to the President and serving as part of the Senior Leadership Team, this leader will play a critical role in advancing WHG’s mission by balancing operational excellence with a people-centered culture.

Our Employer Brand:
We Are Wurzak: Our goal is to instill a sense of pride and inclusion in our team members. At its core, the phrase creates a sense of community and connection across a geographically dispersed organization. It highlights the positive and sizable impact each team member has on our properties and our company as a whole. Learn more about us on our website or visit our LinkedIn page.

Key Responsibilities:

Culture and Engagement
• Champion WHG’s culture by driving initiatives that strengthen engagement, recognition, and retention.
• Partner with the Culture Director to design and implement programs that support our brand pillars and celebrate team member success.
• Lead employee engagement surveys, analyze data, and develop strategies to continuously improve workplace culture.
• Serve as a visible culture ambassador across properties, inspiring leaders to foster thriving work environments.

Compliance and HR Operations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida.
• Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy enforcement.
• Oversee HR budgeting, payroll alignment, and benefits strategy, including vendor management and open enrollment.
• Manage compensation and pay equity strategies, including annual merit and salary adjustment processes.
• Develop and monitor HR reporting on turnover, engagement, compliance, and staffing at regular intervals.
• Ensure training compliance across all properties, including both company and hotel brand requirements.
• Partner with property HR leaders to ensure consistent and transparent application of policies and practices.
• Provide oversight of HR technology systems and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting.

Leadership and Development
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to HR leaders at the property level.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs, monthly manager training, and ongoing leadership development initiatives.
• Lead succession planning and ensure the organization has a strong pipeline of talent for future growth.
• Anticipate industry trends and evolving workforce needs to position WHG as an employer of choice.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or VP-level role.
• Proven success managing compliance and culture initiatives in a multi-site, hospitality, or service-oriented organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, particularly in PA, VA, and FL.
• Experience leading and developing multi-level HR teams.
• Demonstrated success in organizational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

About Wurzak Hotel Group:
Wurzak Hotel Group takes pride in being recognized as an Employer of Choice in the hospitality industry. Our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace sets us apart, making WHG a destination for top talent seeking a rewarding career.

For more than 30 years, WHG has successfully developed and managed hospitality assets and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s leading hospitality companies. We maintain our competitive advantage by developing talent that embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who are passionate about creating value through innovation, operational excellence, and uncompromising guest satisfaction.

WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all team members can thrive. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination on the basis of race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.