AKA Hotels+Hotel Residences is seeking a is energetic, adaptable and team oriented
Director of Human Resources for Hotel AKA Back Bay and Hotel AKA Boston Common to manage the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partners with the organization on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the HR department by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices.
Team Member Responsibilities:- Leads the day-to-day HR Department operations
- Communicates all applicable HR processes to managers and hotel staff relating to, but not limited to labor, contract compliance, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, orientation, staff relations, benefits, performance reviews, employment verifications and other HR related processes.
- Counsels and/or disciplines colleagues as needed, through clear, calm and direct oral and written communications, in accordance with the guidelines established by the hotel.
- Interviews and assess candidates based on needs defined by department hiring managers. Attend recruitment functions such as job fairs, career days, and other events to source candidates. Communicate to recruiters and hiring managers as appropriate.
- Oversee the overall function of HRIS System including, but not limited to all PAF data entry, separations, report generating, and other related PeopleSoft functions.
- Supervises departmental and hotel staff regarding all issues relating to worker's compensation to endure minimum exposure by the hotel to related expenses.
- Manages responses and negotiations of unemployment claims on behalf of the hotel.
- Prepares periodic reports relating to the Human Resources function (e.g. EEO, labor turnover, payroll analysis, operational budget) through the use of a moderately complex computer system and written reports.
- Recruitment, selection and training of new personnel, utilizing internal and external sources/programs to attract and train qualified candidates.
- Administration of all employee benefit programs, assuring timely processing of all related claims and employee awareness of available benefits.
- Manages the development of all hotel personnel by developing or using predetermined programs and/or instructs in the skills and techniques required to perform their job in accordance to the standard determined by the hotel and CBA agreement.
- Other duties and special projects as requested such as attend meetings.
Desired Skills:- Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees.
- Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills.
- Attention to detail and good judgement.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- 3-5+ years' experience in Human Resources in a Managerial role
- Local 26 experience, or experience with CBA contracts is required
- Previous experience in a hotel environment
