Director of People & Culture- Home Office

Join Sage Hospitality Group's heart and home in Denver! We are looking to hire a Director of People & Culture- Home Office. 

Why This Role Matters

Our Home Office supports every corner of Sage. Through compliance, connection, and care, you’ll serve as the team’s advocate within our people operations and a culture champion. Your work will help us scale what works, fix what doesn’t, and elevate the programs that keep our people at the center.

The Opportunity

The Director of People & Culture at our Denver Home Office has a critical role responsible for driving excellence across associate relations, legal compliance, onboarding, offboarding, recognition, and culture. You’ll be the heartbeat of day-to-day HR operations, ensuring that our people leaders are supported, our systems are compliant, and our team members feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

This isn’t traditional P&C work; it’s human-centered, high-impact, and deeply connected to how we grow Sage with purpose and integrity.

In this position you’ll lead associate relations, policy, onboarding/offboarding, and people-centered culture strategies, all while ensuring compliance and smooth operations. This high-visibility role impacts our national portfolio and defines how our People & Culture team supports growth, belonging, and strategic excellence.

You have 5+ years of HR leadership experience in high-growth or hospitality environments. You operate strategically but love rolling up your sleeves, and you believe in people-first as a strategy, not just a slogan.

At Sage, we value integrity, smart work, team spirit, passion for performance, and community citizenship. If you’re ready to lead with heart and impact every person who touches the Home Office and are passionate about guiding People & Culture leaders, you belong here.

Legal Compliance & Employment Law

· Lead the annual Affirmative Action audit process for government contractors.

· Roll out company-wide legal agreements (e.g., arbitration, confidentiality) in partnership with Legal and HRIS.

· Manage ADA accommodation requests and guide the interactive process.

· Own annual state handbook addendum updates and coordinate with Legal and MSP on policy revisions.

· Maintain labor law, poster compliance, and vendor relationships

· Serve as the main point of contact for visa sponsorship processes (J1 and H1B).

Contract Management

· Draft and manage internal agreements such as separation, retention, NDAs, and third-party contracts.

· Oversee renewals and vendor coordination in partnership with CPO

Associate Relations & Investigations

· Guide managers on performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.

· Conduct and close associate relations investigations and Ethics Line reports.

· Partner closely with Legal and CPO on high-stakes or sensitive matters.

Recruitment & Onboarding

· Act as a Talent Concierge for executive and partner referrals, fast-tracking top talent.

· Manage end-to-end onboarding for all Home Office hires, including background checks, tech setup, and day-one experiences.

· Draft internal and external offer letters and job descriptions for new or evolving roles.

· Onboard and coach new Home Office managers through P&C onboarding.

Offboarding

· Oversee all aspects of the offboarding process, including equipment return, final pay coordination, exit interviews, and benefit guidance.

Workflows & HR Operations

· Own key MSP workflows for hires, promotions, pay changes, and terminations.

· Partner with Payroll on referral bonuses, tuition, relocation, and anniversary gifts.

· Maintain Company-wide P&C SOP documentation.

· Track goal completion across departments to support accountability and follow-through.

Community Engagement & Special Projects

· Partner with local community organizations and connect them with property leaders for meaningful impact.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

· All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

N/A

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage, we pride ourselves on the behaviors that build our culture and help associates perform in their positions. We value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities. We have also outlined specific competencies that contribute to success at Sage. Please review our competency models to understand the behaviors expected of different levels in the organization (you may find these models in our learning management system).

Education/Formal Training

· Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field. HR certification a plus (PHR, SHRM-CP).

Experience

· 5+ years of HR experience in a multi-location, high-growth, or hospitality environment.

· Comfort with HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and report generation.

· Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills; you know how to draft with precision and impact.

Knowledge/Skills

· Strong working knowledge of HR laws, associate relations, investigations, and compliance.

· Proven ability to build trust, hold boundaries with grace, and coach leaders with empathy and clarity.

· A proactive mindset, a love for people, and a bias for action.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Walking 10%, Standing 30%, bending 5%, kneeling 5%, lifting 10%, climbing 10%

· Transporting training materials, lifting binders on a regular basis.

· Continuous standing -only when conducting/supporting training.

· Ability to review documentation, job aides, judge appearance, and create programs.

· Excellent speech communication skills required to train, direct a team, and conduct interviews and counseling sessions.

· Excellent comprehension

Environment

· 95% indoor office environment.

• Unlimited paid time off

• Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Company-paid short-term disability

• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Employee assistance program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

** The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.