Best Western

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Best Western • $75K — $95K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year college degree required
  • 3+ years in Human Resources Management in hospitality or related fields
  • Experience in recruitment within the hospitality industry
  • Previous supervisory experience is required
  • Knowledge of employment laws is advantageous
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsibilities

  • Administer and explain employee insurance benefits
  • Compile and distribute department review lists and turnover reports
  • Conduct prescreening interviews for prospective employees
  • Enter and audit payroll information for accuracy
  • Maintain logs for new hires, terminations, and employee benefits
  • Monitor Workman's Compensation claims and related documentation
  • Assist in planning employee events and conducting orientations

Benefits

  • Participation in employee events and activities
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Dynamic work environment in the hospitality industry
  • Collaboration with diverse teams
  • Employee recognition initiatives
Full Job Description
Compensation Type

Yearly

Location

Overview

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources with a variety of Human Resources functions. He/she is also responsible for filling all hourly positions in a timely manner, accurate and timely completion of paperwork, and the understanding and enforcement of company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with completion of enrollment forms, and answer questions.
  • Compile review list and distribute to departments.
  • Compile Turnover Report, copy and distribute.
  • Enter payroll information on computer (wage information, changes).
  • Conduct prescreening interviews.
  • Respond to unemployment claims, maintain unemployment logbook.
  • Maintain new hire, termination, transfer and promotion logbook.
  • Audit hours worked in payroll reports for eligibility of benefits.
  • Compile wage surveys.
  • Monitor and maintain Leave of Absence log.
  • Monitor Workman's Compensation claims, complete First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury.
  • Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and benefits (insured and noninsured).
  • Maintain complimentary room night log, process employee requests.
  • Prepare and place recruitment advertising.
  • Process paperwork for terminating employees.
  • Schedule Orientation.
  • Assist in Orientation - explain benefits, conduct tour of property.
  • Write articles and take pictures for property newsletter.
  • Assist with special projects; plan employee events (meetings, picnics, parties).
  • Maintain First Aid log.


Qualifications

  • A 4-year college degree
  • At least 3 years of progressive Human Resources Management experience in a hotel or a related industry;
  • Recruitment experience in the hospitality field required.
  • Experience in union environment required.
  • Previous supervisory responsibility required.
  • College course work in related field helpful
  • Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws are helpful.
  • Long hours sometimes required.
  • Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

About Best Western

Best Western International, Inc. is a hotel chain with over 4,700 hotels in over 100 countries. The chain, with its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, operates 17 brands of hotels, each suited to different market segments. Best Western has a long history dating back to 1946 when it was founded by M.K. Guertin. The company has grown to become one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Best Western is known for its commitment to providing quality accommodations and exceptional customer service. The company has won numerous awards for its hotels and its loyalty program, Best Western Rewards.
Learn more about Best Western
Size
4,381 employees
Market Cap
$45.2 million
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$2 billion
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$31.8 billion
NASDAQ
BEST
* Ladders Estimates

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