Assistant Director of Human Resources

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to oversee recruitment, benefits, training, associate relations, safety and compliance. The role includes supervising HR staff, guiding leadership, and implementing development programs to support Omni's standards and Six Pillar philosophy.

You will develop responses to employment litigation, manage onboarding and terminations, and ensure proper documentation and compliance across the property.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Human Resources leadership role.
• Must have significant employee relations experience at a decision-making level, including investigations, coaching and counseling, and handling grievances.
• Solid experience in employee relations, benefits, training, safety, liability avoidance and compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coach, counsel, advise, mentor and motivate associates and managers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train hourly and management HR team members.
• Provide counsel to the Director of HR on Omni policy, culture and leadership.
• Implement training and development programs; recommend new programs based on need.
• Conduct investigations and assist in employment status decisions.
• Assist in responding to employment litigation from Federal and State offices.
• Fulfill responsibilities of the Director of HR in their absence, communicating with leadership as needed.
• Provide guidance to department heads on employee relations issues and ensure compliance with laws.
• Develop and maintain a succession plan for all departments.
• Ensure benefits programs are implemented according to standards.
• Oversee onboarding, terminations, and records in compliance with Omni standards.
• Maintain audits and SOPs for Associate Services and HR assessments.
• Lead associate engagement surveys and action plans to advance hotel performance.
• Ensure training programs are implemented successfully and compliance with required trainings.

Skills

Human Resources

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline and picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center and is in close proximity to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline and picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center and is in close proximity to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Associates enjoy a fun, dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training, and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation of exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve, the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park may be your perfect match!

Position: Assistant Director of Human Resources

Overview

This role will be responsible for assisting with and supervising all aspects of Human Resources, to include recruitment, benefits, training, associate relations, safety & Worker’s Compensation as well as liability prevention and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train hourly and management Human Resources team members.
• Provide counsel to the Director of HR in all areas of Omni policy, culture and leadership.
• Implement training and development programs. Recommend new programs based on need.
• Conduct investigations and assist the Director of HR and senior leadership in making employment status decisions.
• Assist the Director of HR in the creation of responses to employment litigation from Federal and State offices.
• Fulfill all the responsibilities of the Director of HR in their absence, communicating effectively with property leadership as necessary
• Provide guidance and advice to department heads and leaders at all levels of the hotel on employee relations issues. Ensure our leadership team upholds Omni culture and complies with the law.
• Assist the Director of HR in developing and maintaining an active “Succession Plan” for all departments of the hotel.
• Ensures all Omni Benefits programs are implemented according to standards.
• Ensure on-boarding of new associates is implemented according to Omni standards.
• Ensure employee terminations are implemented according to Omni standards.
• Maintain legal compliance at all times. Ensure that team is up-to-date with evolving legislation and compliance.
• Maintain all Associate Service Center Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the Associate Services complies with Internal Audit requirements.
• Ensure the department meets the standards of the HR Assessment.
• Implement the Hotel's associate feedback programs. Implement the Associate Engagement survey and assist the hotel in creating substantial action plans that move the Hotel forward.
• Ensure all Omni Training Programs are implemented successfully.
• Ensure the hotel complies with all training required by law (ex: TIPS, Food Handler, Sexual Harassment) etc.
• Ensure the associate files are maintained in a neat and organized manner.
• Plan and execute exciting, fun and interesting associate events at least quarterly.
• Implement Omni’s recognition programs. Ensure the Omni Service Champion culture is celebrated.
• Implement the Hotel’s wage and salary adjustment programs ensuring accurate market data to drive compensation programs.
• Implement the performance appraisal and salary increase programs according to Omni standards. Establish aggressive and effective recruiting and employment function to include job fairs in and around the community, colleges, universities, etc. Utilize monthly forecasting tool to ensure all departmental manpower needs are met.
• Consistently works to define Omni culture and Six Pillar philosophy on the property. Reflects and adapts to varying situations based on adherence to Omni culture and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop a consistent and lively associate communications network within the hotel, via bulletin boards (electronic or otherwise), department communication boards, posters and flyers.
• Responsible for clear and accurate documentation of all associate issues, on a timely basis following counseling and disciplinary procedures. Ensure legal liability of the company is protected at all times.
• Monitor departmental expense in compliance with check-book accounting process. Work closely to ensure associate relations and recruitment/advertising expenses are in line with monthly budget.
• Participate in yearly budgeting process, forecasting expenditures for associate relations with the Director of HR.
• Fulfill reasonable requests of management as directed by Director of HR, GM or Managing Director.
• Conduct exit interviews for all terminating associates and ensure final clearance and pay check distribution.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Human Resources leadership role.
• Must have significant employee relations experience at a decision-making level, including experience conducting investigations, managing the coaching and counseling and handling grievances.
• Must have a well-rounded Human Resources background with solid experience in employee relations, benefits, training, safety, liability avoidance and compliance.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to coach, counsel, advise, mentor and motivate associates and managers at all levels.

Preferred

• Hotel/Resort experience strongly preferred.
• SPHR Certification or AHLA CHRE Certification preferred.
• Experience conducting and implementing training and development programs.
• Large hotel / resort experience preferred.
• Operations management experience preferred.

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