Aparium Hotel Group · 2 hours ago
Director of People + Culture (Human Resources)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expAparium Hotel Group is a unique hospitality brand focused on delivering exceptional experiences. They are seeking a Director of People + Culture to lead the HR function, ensuring a positive and engaging work environment while implementing programs that recognize and support employees.
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Responsibilities
Act as guardian of the cultural pillars of People, Place and Character that promotes an engaging, positive and safe work environment for all employees
Implement proven practices and programs in which employees feel recognized, valued and supported; showing courage by addressing individuals who negatively impact our aspiring culture
Know the pulse of the local talent pool, do what it takes to attract like-minded individuals, being aware of local market compensation offerings to ensure the hotel is competitive; creating a seamless interviewing process, efficient background check methodology and productive onboarding process for new associates
Demonstrate subject matter expertise for your field by ensuring compliance to mandatory labor laws, acts and fair practices; always being aware and proactive to upcoming changes for the city, state, and federal labor statutes or by-laws that impact and protect our people and company
Be the 'go-to' expert on associate benefit plans and enrollment by simplifying what may be complex information for others
Be fluent in people metrics and performance management practices that drive a high performing culture, which includes owning the corrective action process, meaningful performance discussions, impactful training solutions, mature facilitation skills and guiding career development progression that drives the company’s people and business strategy
Act as a collaborative and strategic partner to the General Manager and the Executive Committee for planning the hotel’s goals, questioning existing practices, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, coaching for performance and heightening service levels
Practice sound financial decisions to ensure the appropriate budgets are in place and adhered to that provide the necessary resources, events and programs for the recognition, rewards, and development of the people and celebrates the culture
Demonstrate a passion for 'being in the know' by spending time in departments, attending shift briefings or department meetings; exhibiting servant leadership by lending a hand during 'crunch' time
Display a collaborative spirit with peers and managers by exchanging ideas and valuing differing opinions; facilitating focus groups and identifying methods for employees to voice ideas or recommendations and ensuring remedies are implemented
Know how to keep a secret, being able to investigate matters in a confidential manner and be a confidant to all associates by maintaining discretion in sensitive manners; being willing to take your 'HR' hat off based on the situation, and coach peers and managers to address performance concerns with their associates
Use various communication channels to guarantee people are 'in the know' by using traditional methods to modern practices; ensuring messaging represents the brand and is meaningful to all associates
Engage others in general conversation to build rapport quickly; leading and adapting communication and presentation tactics to engage your audience; displaying adaptable interpersonal skills for a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
Approach fact-finding and discovery missions in a collaborative effort; valuing input and experiences of others that creates additional insight to uncover deeper issues that may need to be addressed or removed as a barrier to implementation
Value the importance of making decisions with integrity, maintaining confidentiality across internal workgroups and knowing how to use discretion when appropriate; understanding the difference between transparency and confidentiality
Be highly analytical in thought and recommendations; although never acting like the smartest person in the room; and continually seeking out the facts; able to express a point of view without it being driven by your ego
Qualification
Required
A minimum of (5) five years of progressive HR Generalist responsibilities within an upscale and people-focused environment
Bachelor's degree, or (7) seven years of experience showing progress to a director level responsibilities
Advanced knowledge of state and federal labor laws, statutes and acts
Professional proficiency in the English language, in reading, writing and verbal communication
Ability to work fully on-site at the hotel located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis
Ability to work in a dog-friendly environment
Preferred
Experience working within Human Resources in a hospitality environment preferred
SHRM Certification respected, though not required
Benefits
Flex Time Off
Performance Based Incentive Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D
Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion
Company
Aparium Hotel Group
Aparium Hotel Group is a hospitality company offering Hotel Development services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mario M. Tricoci
Chief Executive Officer / Founder
Timothy Ryan
Chief Operating Officer
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