Human Resources Director

The ideal candidate will act as an employee champion and a leader of change. You will plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s human resource function and performance.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for short and long term planning of the HR function. This means leading strategically and tactically in the areas of workforce planning, recruitment and staffing strategies, wage and salary administration, associate and labor relations, benefits, workforce training and development and local diversity initiatives.

Responsibilities

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• Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, employee career development, succession planning, retention programs, training and leadership development
  
• Function as a strategic, human capital business advisor to the senior management team
  
• Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization
  
• Oversee benefit and compensation plans to ensure cost efficiencies and attractiveness to retain top talent
  

Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in human resources or management
  
• 7+ years’ of professional HR experience, ideally from hospitality services oriented business, with a combination of corporate and business unit line experience preferred
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
  

Duties include:

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• Develop HR strategies and administer HR policies and procedures
  
• Strong background in employment, employee relations, benefits, wage and salary, employee training, accident prevention, and government regulations and policies as they impact HR
  
• Support operational efforts through proper staffing and training of associates
  
• Conduct needs analysis, develop, implement, and monitor training programs and materials
  
• Instruct managers in developing alternatives/solutions to employee concerns, and in carrying out/operating within regulatory programs
  
• Successfully defend against unemployment claims, Workers’ Compensation claims, etc.
  
• Conduct wage and salary surveys.
  
• Provides employee counseling as necessary
  
• Plans and coordinates employee functions, suggestion program, etc.
  
• Take an active role in professional HR organizations
  
• Work closely with Corporate HR function
  
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
  

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