Sonesta International Hotels · 5 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expSonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. and is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee daily HR activities. This role involves recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and training to ensure HR services meet employee needs and support business success.
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Responsibilities
Identify, recruit, and make recommendations for the hiring all non-exempt candidates
Assist Human Resources Director in hiring process for exempt positions
Screen, interview and test applicants; coordinate background checks/references, and process applicable paperwork, etc. for all candidates
Ensure that company hiring standards, laws and applicable regulations are followed in the application, hiring and selection process
Work with department heads to anticipate and plan for upcoming staffing needs and related budgets
Document outreach efforts and effectively recruit to attract a diverse candidate pool to ensure implementation and monitoring of Affirmative Action goals
Plan, direct, and coordinate HRIS (WORKDAY) activities of the hotel to maximize the use of human resources and maintain functions
Maintain WORKDAY data integrity and work with department managers and HR team to enter and process data via both electronic and paper processes
Facilitate effective training and development programs for employees which may include programs such as new brand initiatives, guest service training, the progressive discipline process, performance management process, and related management programs and initiatives
Assist with ensuring all annual compliance trainings have been completed, as well as any start or local required trainings (i.e. alcohol awareness, kitchen safety, etc.); track training using appropriate Sonesta tools
Work with Corporate Training Partner to schedule and execute required annual training
Oversees onboarding of non-exempt employees and the HR orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job; ensures coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation program and attendance by all new hires with the participation of the leadership team in training programs
Ensures employee files contain required employment paperwork, proper performance management documentation, and files are properly maintained and secured for the required length of time
Ensures compliance with procedures for accessing, reviewing, and auditing employee files, medical records are maintained in a separate and ensures compliance with Sonesta Audit Standards and the Privacy Act
Communicates property rules and regulations via the employee handbook and code of conduct
Ensures all safety and security policies (e.g., property removal, lost and found items, blood borne pathogens, accident reporting, and hygiene) are communicated to employees on a regular basis through orientation, property meetings, bulletin boards, etc
Represents Human Resources at the property Safety Committee; helps to identify ways to create awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace and decrease accident frequency and severity
Support and administer effective employee relations programs
Assist in the research and investigation of non-exempt workplace issues to discover facts, identify potential liability to the Company, document and facilitate resolution
Support and promote the Employee Resolution process
Identify themes and solutions to re-occurring issues
Assist in planning of employee events, update bulletin boards and monitors, assist in creating annual employee engagement activities calendar
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or other related field; 2 years' equivalent experience in Coordinator or Generalist role
Demonstrated knowledge of computers, computer software applications, electronic payroll processing and electronic personnel records
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Preferred
PHR preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Company
Sonesta International Hotels
Sonesta facilitates a number of hotels and resorts that provide professionals, couples, and families with accommodations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Murray
President & CEO
Jordan Langlois
Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations at Sonesta Hotels / RLH Corporation
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