HEI Hotels & Resorts · 1 month ago
Human Resources Generalist
The Laura Hotel - Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHEI Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests and is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for The Laura Hotel. The role involves managing day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, training, payroll administration, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Responsibilities
Assist associates whenever possible with requests and/or information. Attempt to answer associate questions and/or address associate concerns in a timely manner
Assists in the administration of all Human Resource functions, including but not limited to, recruitment, training and development, benefit administration, payroll administration and associate relations activities
Assist in the recruiting, screening and interviewing for all management and non-management hotel positions. Assist the management staff with effective recruiting and interviewing techniques using methods such as verbal presentations and written directions to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified and effective associates. Schedule interviews and process related paperwork
Attend Job Fairs and seek local recruiting opportunities to assist with filling vacancies
Monitor and update job requisitions as required. Communicate hotel job openings internally and externally, via bulletin board postings, telephone, letters, referral contacts, telephone Hot Line, etc. pursuant to Company policy
Maintain applicant tracking system in Workday and ensure all candidates are responded to on a timely basis
Ensure all new hires and existing associates possess proper employment eligibility verification
Ensure all employment verifications and background checks are completed timely. Onboard new hires and ensure all tasks are completed in Workday in a timely manner
Process all transfer requests in the required time frame
Coordinate training needed for new hires and ongoing training for staff throughout the hotel
Explain elements of various benefits to associates as required and assist with enrollment and claims processing if needed
Resolve associates issues by effectively listening and interpreting concerns and objectives and seeking solutions
Coordinate associate relations events and recognition, as needed, e.g. Town Hall, PAR Meetings, Associate of the Month program, etc
Control the administration of wages and benefits to ensure the accurate and equitable application of same, analyzing and applying information retrieved from moderately complex reports, manuals and/or computer systems
Create and update Human Resources bulletin boards and other posting locations as needed
Coordinate payroll efforts throughout the hotel and submit payroll for processing on a timely and accurate basis
Prepare correspondence and memos as needed
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Hotel experience preferred
Knowledge of hotel operations and human resources administration
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills to ensure communication is concise, well organized, complete, and clear
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for a minimum of an eight-hour shift with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to observe associates in the workplace, analyze operations and detect situations of concern with regard to areas such as associate performance, grooming, training, policy adherence and morale
Benefits
Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
Pet insurance through the ASPCA
Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability plans
401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs
Company
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation’s leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies.
Founded in 2002
10001+ employees
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