People + Culture Manager

William Vale Employee LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The William Vale in Brooklyn, NY seeks a hands-on People + Culture Manager to provide proactive HR support for the hotel team. You will partner with leadership on people resources, systems, and SOPs, ensuring compliant, engaging HR programs and timely responses to staff needs.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in hotel HR, strong communication, and a proactive, service-oriented mindset. This on-site role offers a dynamic hospitality environment with room for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required; PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in HR management in a hotel/resort environment.
• Proficiency in HR processes: selection and employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, employment law, workers’ compensation and talent management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of People and Culture with managing communication and calendars.
• Prepare regular HR reports and respond to employee requests.
• Support recruitment and interview processes, including background checks.
• Coordinate new hire paperwork and orientation; complete I-9 forms and maintain records.
• Administer employee benefit plans and reconcile statements.
• Maintain department logs, files, and HR processes compliance.
• Support employee training, recognition, and incentive programs.

Skills

HR databases/HRIS

MS Office

communication

time management

ownership

service-oriented

compliance

problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

William Vale

111 N 12th St

Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA

Description

Intro

The William Vale aims to blend the authenticity of the Williamsburg neighborhood with a forward-thinking approach to the hospitality experience. The William Vale offers a comfortable contemporary atmosphere combined with intuitive design and modern comfort – we pride ourselves on offering warm hospitality to all.

We understand that for our Colleagues to give their best work, we must meet (and exceed!) their expectations as an employer. We promote a culture of respect, diversity, career growth and fun. Success awaits motivated individuals who join our team.

Overview

Success awaits a hands-on, personable, motivated, and professional People + Culture Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate is an experienced, high-energy and empowered individual who will proactively provide constant support and guidance to our entire team regarding people resources, systems and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of People and Culture with:
• Managing communication, including answering phone calls and taking messages
• Maintain calendar, schedule meetings and appointments
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Provides timely assistance to team members by answering employee requests and questions
• Assists with recruitment and interview process, submits new-employee background checks
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the director of HR.
• Prepares offer packets, benefit packets and other employee related information
• Coordinates new hire paperwork and new hire orientation meetings
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Administers employee benefit plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations.
• Reconciles benefits statements.
• Assists with colleague recognition, reward and incentive programs
• Assists in coordinating and managing employee trainings
• Completes employment verifications and unemployment claims
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, state and federal wage and hour laws
• Oversees organizational processes within department, such as file audits, paperwork maintenance, etc.
• Responsible for updating department logs and spreadsheets.
• Maintains filing and organization for HR department

Skills

• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Approach all encounters with guests and colleagues in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Comply with Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Must be proactive in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving issues as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required/PHR or SPHR certified preferred
• Minimum of (2) years’ experience actively serving in human resource management in a hotel/resort environment
• Required proficiency, knowledge, and experience in all HR process: selection & employment, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, employment law, workers compensation and talent management
• Experience in ADP Workforce Now is a plus

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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