Highgate · 2 days ago
Asst. Director of HR - The Newbury Boston
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expHighgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with a global portfolio of over 400 hotels. The Assistant Director of Human Resources will assist the Director of Human Resources with various HR functions, including labor relations, benefits administration, and recruitment, while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Assist in labor relations matters. Conduct meetings with staff and union representatives
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) and submit for final payroll submission
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. Maintain First Aid log and participate in Safety Committee Meetings ensuring monthly action items are addressed in maintaining a culture of safety
Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and benefits (insured and noninsured)
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)
Qualification
Required
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
Previous supervisory responsibility required
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 may 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
Preferred
Experience in union environment required. Local 26 preferred
College course work in related field helpful
Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws are helpful
Benefits
401K Plan
Company
Highgate
Highgate is a United States-based real estate investment and hospitality management firm.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Trilantic North America
2014-10-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Arash Azarbarzin
Chief Executive Officer
Graham Rumble
Chief Financial Officer | Family Office
Recent News
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