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Sage Hospitality Group · 2 weeks ago

People & Culture Generalist

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$58K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to support their iconic hotels in Denver. This role focuses on creating a supportive work environment, managing associate relations, and administering HR programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.

HospitalityLifestyleReal Estate Investment

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Create a work environment that supports personal growth, engagement, and development for all associates while advancing Sage Hospitality Group’s values and culture

Coordinate, administer, and report on People & Culture (Human Resources) programs, systems, and processes that support the attraction, retention, and motivation of associates, in alignment with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws

This role is responsible for hourly recruiting and hiring, as well as the daily administration of compensation, benefits, compliance, and associate relations programs

The position proactively recommends and implements process improvements that enhance the associate experience, operational efficiency, and risk management

Recruit, screen, interview, conduct reference checks, and coordinate department interviews for hourly candidates using iCIMS, while maintaining applicant flow records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations

Position the hotel as an employer of choice by cultivating strong community partnerships and relationships with referral agencies to support consistent and diverse applicant flow

Coordinate and facilitate associate orientation, ensuring new hires receive a meaningful introduction to the hotel, Sage culture, and expectations. This includes completion and processing of all required documentation, such as tax forms, benefits enrollment, Form I-9, and review of the associate handbook and policies

Communicate, educate, and administer associate benefit programs accurately and timely, supporting informed enrollment decisions and ongoing compliance

Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of associate engagement, recognition, and relations initiatives that promote retention and a positive workplace culture

Promote open communication and maintain a positive, respectful, and associate-focused work environment

Escalate sensitive associate relations matters to the Director of People & Culture in all instances to mitigate risk and ensure appropriate handling

Initiate, review, and manage UKG workflows for new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay changes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing

Process employment verifications and respond to inquiries related to wages, unemployment claims, and workers’ compensation in a consistent, compliant, and risk-aware manner

Maintain accurate and confidential associate records, files, and People & Culture systems in accordance with audit and compliance standards

Compile and submit required corporate and property-level People & Culture reports to support leadership decision-making and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementRecruitingPeople & Culture systemsMicrosoft OfficeBilingual fluencySupervisory capabilityOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving skills