Excel Hotel Group · 11 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expExcel Hotel Group is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support corporate and hotel operations with a focus on employee relations and compliance. This role involves partnering with management to ensure adherence to company policies and employment laws while managing HR operations across hotel properties.
HospitalityHotelProperty DevelopmentProperty Management
Responsibilities
Serve as a primary HR resource to General Managers and department leaders, providing guidance on employee relations matters including performance management, corrective action, investigations, and terminations. Escalate complex issues to the Director of Human Resources as appropriate
Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employee relations practices across all hotel properties
Review corrective action documentation to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company policy and employment laws
Coordinate and manage workers’ compensation claims, including claim reporting, communication with carriers, monitoring medical status, return-to-work programs, and maintaining accurate documentation. Act as liaison between injured employees, General Managers, and insurance carriers
Administer and track employee leaves of absence in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including coordination with workers’ compensation and benefit programs as applicable
Support administration of employee benefits programs, including eligibility tracking, responding to employee inquiries, open enrollment coordination, and reconciliation of carrier billing statements
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential HR records, including personnel files, I-9s, training documentation, workers’ compensation, leave, and benefits records
Conduct regular audits (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual) to ensure compliance with employment laws and company standards, including I-9 audits
Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong focus on hospitality and California labor requirements. Stay current on legal updates and support policy and process updates as needed
Maintain accurate employee data within the HRIS and ensure timely data entry and reporting. Experience with Paycom strongly preferred
Respond to government agency correspondence, employment verifications, and requests for information in a timely and accurate manner
Assign, track, and monitor completion of required training programs (e.g., harassment prevention, safety, human trafficking awareness)
Support workplace safety programs and maintain required documentation
Promote a positive and professional work environment by reinforcing company values and culture
Participate in HR projects, audits, and process improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within hospitality or multi-site operations
Strong experience in employee relations, compliance, and HR operations
HRIS experience required
Preferred
Experience with Paycom strongly preferred
Company
Excel Hotel Group
Excel Hotel Group is a fully integrated property ownership, management, and development company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd
2025-06-05
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