How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
With more than 50 years in business, Delta Vacations, a Delta Air Lines company, is one of the largest vacation providers in the U.S. We deliver elevated, all-in-one, customized and flexible vacation experiences designed for SkyMiles® Members. With Delta Vacations, SkyMiles Members and Travel Advisors can choose memorable getaways that feature Delta’s notable flight service to more than 330 destinations in 67 countries worldwide, combined with expertly curated hotels and activities.
With deep industry expertise, our leadership and teams go above and beyond to deliver experiences that matter for our customers, our partners and our people. We are intentionally building a more inclusive brand that reflects the diverse beliefs, cultures and experiences of our people, travelers and Travel Advisors, while fostering a workplace rooted in teamwork, diversity and innovative thinking. At Delta Vacations, culture is not just what we say, it’s how we show up every day, grounded in integrity, care, resilience and servant leadership.
As the
Director, Human Resources, reporting directly to
Vice-President, Human Resources, you will play a key role in creating a dynamic workplace that reflects our core values, brand beliefs, and people strategy for a growing organization of 600+ employees. This role is ideal for a strategic HR leader with experience who thrives in a demanding environment, influences executive decision-making and drives HR initiatives that enhance organizational performance and employee engagement.
Primary Functions
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and managers on all human capital matters, influencing business strategy through a people and culture lens.
- Lead the design and execution of HR strategies related to total rewards, talent management, recognition, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives to ensure a strong talent pipeline and long-term organizational sustainability.
- Work closely with Delta to align our people strategies with shared business objectives while fostering a high-performing, inclusive and engaging culture.
- Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that reflects the organization commitment to equity and transparency.
- Establish and embed a comprehensive employee listening strategy, leveraging surveys, feedback tools, and insights to inform decision-making and action planning.
- Evaluate and optimize total rewards programs, including compensation and incentive programs across the enterprise to align with organizational goals.
- Ensure recognition programs are strategically aligned with compensation, incentives, and business outcomes.
- Lead, develop and mentor HR teams across multiple locations.
- Provide oversight and leadership for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Minimum of 8 – 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership demonstrated scope across multiple HR disciplines.
- Deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement, with the ability to translate business strategy into actionable HR priorities.
- Strong experience designing, implementing, and optimizing compensation and incentive programs aligned with performance and organizational goals.
- Recognized for effective employee relations strategies and conflict resolutions within a fast-paced Reservations Customer Engagement Center environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR standard processes, employment laws and regulations.
- Exceptional business insight combined with strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to leverage data to inform HR decisions and influence outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a lean HR environment where the HR leader may serve as the HR professional to deliver enterprise or business-unit-level critical initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience in travel, hospitality, or related customer-focused industries preferred.
- Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all organizational levels.
- Membership in SHRM, WorldatWork or another HR professional organization and HR certification are highly valued.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Delta Vacations Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD SCHEDULE
Full-Time, Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend may be required as job duties demand.
TRAVEL
Domestic Travel May Be Required To Fulfill Assigned Responsibilities.
SALARY RANGE
$95,717 - $164,303
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to see the world, while building a rewarding career supported by competitive compensation and benefits. In addition to the ongoing career and compensation advancement opportunities, we are proud to offer a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Competitive salary, profit-sharing program, recognition and performance incentives.
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 5%.
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, birthing parent, and parental leave.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life benefits.
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
- We offer comprehensive wellbeing programs to support your overall health, including an employee assistance program, free financial mentoring, and abundant mental health resources.
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
- Access to more than 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Delta Perks such as auto, home and pet insurance, legal services, childcare and more.
