Human Resources Assistant

Driftwood Hospitality; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality is seeking an HR support professional to enhance operations at Sheraton Salt Lake City. This role includes duties such as onboarding new employees, maintaining personnel files, and assisting with employee inquiries. Candidates should have a high school diploma and exceptional communication skills to serve a diverse employee base effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance

401k match after one year

Discounted rates at Marriott hotels

Complimentary meals during shifts

20% discount at on-property Starbucks

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, or experience providing skills and abilities.
• Hotel or human resources experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR-related inquiries and maintain job requisition logs.
• Support new hire onboarding and training compliance.
• Maintain employee records and assist with Open Enrollment.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sheraton Salt Lake City, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America Req #7617

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and life insurance coverage for all full-time employees. Two weeks’ vacation and 401k match after one year of employment.

Travel Incentives: Take advantage of discounted room rates at all Marriott hotels internationally, as well as the Driftwood Hospitality portfolio.

Delicious Perks: We offer a complimentary hot meal during your shift, along with a 20% discount at our on-property Starbucks!

JOB SUMMARY

Performing Human Resources support related duties to ensure an effective operation of the human resources department. Will also support General Manager as needed with administrative duties. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus for this role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Greet visitors to the HR office, assist with general inquiries from employees and applicants.
• Maintain job requisition log and internal job posting notices.
• Assist with posting of open positions and other recruitment tasks.
• Create new hire packets, assist with employee onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Ensure I-9 compliance.
• Enter new hire/change of associate information (address, tax, marital status, etc.) into HR system.
• Maintain electronic filing system of personnel files, workers compensation files, and other human resources filing systems.
• Assist with Open Enrollment, and employee questions regarding insurance.
• Assist with tracking and ensuring compliance with all Marriott and Driftwood employee training requirements.
• Correspondence and phones as needed.
• Create Birthday/Anniversary Lists and post monthly.
• Maintain employee bulletin boards and assist with employee morale enhancing projects.
• Prepare communication/memos to managers and associates as needed.
• Perform any related duties as requested by Human Resources Manager or General Manager.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Hotel or human resources experience a plus but not required.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer.
• Ability to set-up and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Ability to follow written/and verbal instructions.
• Ability to learn and understand benefit systems and plans.
• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator and prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and help resolve conflicts.
• Ability to read, listen, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit and/or stand continuously to perform essential job functions for a duration of the shift.
• Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking
• Frequent talking, listening, observing and smiling.
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

• Sheraton Salt Lake City, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America