Director of Human Resources

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Town of Thompson (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in New York seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, labor relations, training and diversity initiatives. This high-visibility role partners with Senior and Corporate leadership to align people strategies with hotel objectives and Hyatt service standards.

Responsibilities include developing HR policies, conducting wage surveys, coaching managers, defending unemployment and workers’ comp claims, and coordinating employee

Qualifications

• Experience in New York City is preferred.
• Prior hotel experience with Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• 6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt).
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Relations

Staff Training

HR Policies

Communication

Job description

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150,000.00 Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Human Resources is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This person is responsible for aligning associate strategies with our operations strategies and service initiatives to meet the hotels business objectives. The Human Resources function prides itself on excellence, service, integrity and accountability. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

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.

Duties include:

• 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.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in New York City is preferred.
• Prior hotel experience with Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• 6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt).
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 Annually

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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