HEI Hotels & Resorts · 5 hours ago
Temporary Human Resources Director
Claremont Resort & Club - Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $165K/yrHEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Temporary Task Force Director of Human Resources to provide interim leadership and oversight of the HR function at Claremont Resort & Club. This role ensures continuity in human resources operations including recruiting, training, compliance, and associate relations activities to support associates in achieving their objectives.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance, guidance and counseling to the General Manager, management staff and associates at assigned hotel in order to maximize the quality and professionalism of the hotel staff by listening and interpreting concerns and objectives and seeking solutions
Assists in the development, implementation and administration of all Human Resource functions, including recruitment, training and development, payroll and associate relations activities, relating to all hotel personnel
Ensure that associates are developed and utilized to their maximum potential by controlling the implementation, administration and monitoring of all training programs. Instruct training classes, analyze and review current and proposed methods, consult with and make recommendations to the management staff for improvement
Direct and instruct the management staff in effective recruiting and interviewing techniques using methods such as verbal presentations and written directions to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified and efficient associates. Conduct interviews for all management positions. Ensure all other pre-selection activities are completed, including reference checks, background checks, etc. Ensure all new hires and existing associates possess proper employment eligibility verifications
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures and Federal, State and Local laws and regulations which pertain to Human Resources. Implement new procedures and communicate verbally and in writing any new requirements
Direct and administer associates relations programs and activities such as associate recognition and service award ceremonies, social functions and general hotel meetings to maintain a positive associate relations climate. Monitor the associate performance appraisal programs. Analyze evaluations to ensure appraisal comments are appropriate and verify goals are measurable and achievable
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
Coordinates managing all labor relations activities by administering union contracts and ensuring compliance. Responds to all grievances in writing, negotiates settlements and acts as the hotel representative at all arbitrations, where applicable
Performs any other job related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Previous hotel experience as a Human Resources Manager or Director within the state of California is required
Ability to deal effectively with all applicants and associates with tact and diplomacy, to diffuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals
Basic mathematical skills in order to perform moderately complex calculations for salary and benefit administration and to forecast departmental expenses using a calculator and/or moderately complex computer system
Ability to prepare correspondence and meet deadlines
Ability to prepare office memorandum and correspondence as well as provide clear and meaningful instructions, guidance, and counseling to all associates
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
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
Ability to stand, walk and sit and continuously perform essential job functions for an eight-plus hour shift with or without reasonable accommodation
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc
Preferred
HRIS experience with Workday is strongly preferred
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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