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Aimbridge Hospitality · 9 hours ago

Hyatt Centric Chicago The Loop - Director Human Resources

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading hotel management company, and they are seeking a Director of Human Resources to oversee HR functions at multiple properties. The role involves staffing, compliance with employment statutes, employee relations, and managing HR budgets and programs.

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Responsibilities

Approach all encounters with guests and Associates in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner

Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality 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 compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality dress code and wearing a name tag when working (per brand standards)

Comply with and ensure adherence to Aimbridge Hospitality's standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations

Comply with certification requirements as applicable for position to include: Food Handlers, Alcohol awareness, CPR and First Aid

Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times

Associates must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow Associates

Direct and supervise Human Resources staff

Prepare and maintain Human Resources budget

Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/Associate regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance

Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, ADA, Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings. Implement policies and programs to guarantee compliance

Communicate new policies, information, and directives to all Associates

Instruct staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures

Ensure staffs compliance with HR policies and procedures

Coordinate and monitor recruitment, screening and reference checking of all non-exempt personnel

Recruit, interview and recommend all exempt personnel

Maintain Associate benefits programs union relations, dues and welfare pension funds

Set up, approve, and maintain all wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations

Recommend and/or approve all Associate transitions, i.e. new hire, transfer, promotion, etc. Assist in creating a positive team-oriented environment which focuses on the guest, through Associate development and motivation

Maintain open door policy

Monitor and analyze turnover statistics

Conduct training classes

Update and submit required reports in a timely manner

Participate in and monitor safety committee in compliance with Loss Prevention SOP's

Ensure compliance with all HR related Loss Prevention SOP's

Establish and maintain safety incentive program

Become a certified trainer in all current HR training modules

Participate in and monitor effectiveness of committees

Practice positive Associate relations, including coaching, counseling & discipline

Develop and maintain "no cost" benefit programs

Monitor training program

Participate in and monitor orientation programs

Develop managers for future advancement

Ensure managers are using coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns

Ensure Associate Opinion Survey is completed by all Associates

Condense and expedite paperwork, develop internal communications, improve record keeping

Develop and maintain suggestion box program

Plan and edit employee newsletter

Manage all personnel files

Manage resume and application files

Develop and monitor recruitment resources

Attend meetings/training as required by management

Perform other duties as requested by management

Qualification

Human Resources experienceUnion ExperienceEmployment law knowledgeWindows Operating SystemsSupervisory responsibilityMulti-taskingFinancial data understandingProblem-solvingEffective communication

Required

At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience

Previous supervisory responsibility required

Must be proficient in Windows Operating Systems

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly

Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

Must routinely meet deadlines

Must be able to multi task

Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need

Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests

Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions