The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century. At Howard Hughes, we live by our purpose to help people discover new ways of experiencing life - because it's not just buildings and places that matter, it's what you do with them that can change the way people live.

We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company in the world and we believe in fostering a culture that is built to last by cultivating curiosity and empowering every employee to find their story in this great organization.

About The Role

The Director of HR will play a pivotal role in aligning the HR function with overall business strategy and objectives of the organization. This position is specifically focused on serving as a strategic HR Business Partner, collaborating with senior executives, regional and sector leaders, and key stakeholders to drive HR initiatives that enhance Howard Hughes performance, employee engagement, and talent management.

What You Will Do

• Cultivate a lifecycle approach to talent management focused on development, performance management, workforce planning, and talent retention.

• Leverage internal and external data, trends, analytics, and insights to assess talent gaps, forecast resource needs, and model future scenarios to accurately identify and prioritize talent risks and opportunities.

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with go-forward company objectives and industry best practices.

• Support the continued development of performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and career development plans.

• Serve as a strategic business partner and manage employee relations issues and provide guidance on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.

• Design and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and OSHA.

• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports for senior management as needed.

• Stay updated on HR trends and best practices to continuously improve HR processes and initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field required.

• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience and proven track record of success in roles focused on HR generalist work preferably in a shared services environment.

• Well-rounded knowledge and experience across all HR areas, with technical expertise leading talent management, talent acquisition, total rewards, employee relations and DEI.

• Experience as a leader and contributor to the business beyond HR; the ability to collaborate with the executive team and serve as a thought partner on enterprise-wide operations.

• Proven success building structure and process into an HR function, ensuring consistency and clarity for employees.

• Possesses a "can-do" attitude with a willingness to roll up sleeves and execute.

• Operated within a company with a complex, distributed workforce with a similar style and scale to Seaport Entertainment.

Professional and Cultural Characteristics

• A collaborative, non-territorial team player. Operates with a diplomatic leadership style, managing a range of stakeholders to gain buy in and build consensus.

• Balanced between strategic and tactical orientations. Understands how to develop long-term, strategic programs that connect with business operations as well as how to ensure operational excellence.

• A clear and effective communicator with high EQ. Willing to debate and challenge ideas to come to the best possible solution.

• Hardworking and entrepreneurial. Able to drive accountability and a sense of urgency.

• Takes the time to connect with employees to build relationships and gain a better understanding of the business and its culture.

• Business oriented and able to connect the dots between operational and people strategies. Makes a strong business case for programs and provides input on the business beyond HR.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.