Chief Human Resources Officer, CALA Regional Office

This position is the strategic Human Resources business partner for the Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) leadership team with responsibility for the Human Resources function in alignment with strategic and operating plans and priorities. The Chief Human Resources Officer, CALA is responsible for overall people and organizational effectiveness for the division, with responsibility and oversight of all aspects of Human Resources, including Talent Management, Organizational Capability, Strategic HR Leadership, and HR Systems Management. 

The CHRO, CALA partners with Corporate HR Centers of Excellence and Global HR leaders on key initiatives and transformational efforts and is accountable to the President, CALA for regional workforce and culture outcomes, and to Corporate HR leadership for the execution of enterprise human capital strategies in the region. 

Expected Contributions

• Provide strategic HR leadership to build business performance and capability.  Monitor and respond to emerging issues and threats to the “health” of the organization. 
• Build and develop a high performing Human Resources team to ensure that the Division’s talent development and pipeline management achieves world-class effectiveness.
• Lead the development of human resources strategies that support the Division’s business priorities in alignment with the Company’s overall strategic human resources plan.
• Ensure the achievement of human resource targets in support of the Division’s balanced scorecard goals.
• Be a credible advocate for human capital management as well as a contributor to the broader business agenda.
• Orchestrate change management, executive and organization development activities to ensure successful business integration. 
• Be a strong contributor to the Company’s HR agenda as a member of the Global Human Resource team.
• Build effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders  (e.g., owners / franchisees, General Managers).  Ensure balanced decision-making that balances the needs of the various stakeholder groups and promotes the long-term viability of the business.
• Partner with the Company’s HR Centers of Expertise to deliver programs and services in the areas of compensation, staffing, talent development, training, performance management, and data management and reporting.
• Champion excellence in business ethics and integrity, social responsibility, cross-cultural effectiveness, and associate engagement.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required:

• Significant experience as a senior human resources leader, including at minimum, five years of demonstrated success as the HR leader on a senior team (i.e., a business unit/division or major corporate staff function). 
• Previous experience as a member of a senior executive or regional leadership team, with demonstrated success operating in complex, matrixed environments and across both corporate and field roles..
• Experience leading and managing large-scale transformational initiatives, including organizational change, leadership transitions, and enterprise HR program implementation.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and lead effectively across diverse national, cultural, and business contexts.
• Spanish language proficiency

Preferred:

• A combination of HR generalist and specialist experience is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to markets and HR management outside the United States.  Prior experience living abroad is a plus. 
• Experience in leading organizational change and significant change management initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree, e.g., MBA or related degree preferred

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.