Hilton Albany is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to join our team. Hilton Albany hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Albany, New York, just one block from the New York State Capital Building and is the closest hotel to the Times Union Center. 

This position will be an exempt position and will report to the General Manager in addition to the Corporate Regional Director of Human Resources.

The Human Resources Team is focused on employee morale and compliance in addition to recruiting the right talent pool. The overall goal of the Human Resources Team is to become the best employer in the market. The right candidate will be an outgoing individual with exceptional customer service skills in addition to having a background based in fair hiring standards.

We understand that our business thrives when our employees thrive, beginning with hiring the right Human Resources Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies.
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and initiating employee engagement activities.
• Monitor and assign brand standards and corporate hotel related training. 
• Assist in providing backup to on boarding for new employees by providing information packets, reviewing company policies and payroll information, explaining benefit programs, and obtaining document signatures.
• Prepare payroll by calculating and entering pay into ADP Workforce Now, distributing checks, and maintaining payroll records.
• Maintain employee human resources records by recording the hiring, transfer, termination, change in job classifications, and merit increase dates, as well as tracking vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Assist in administering employee benefits programs, medical insurance, and disability programs by advising employees of eligibility, providing application information, helping with form completion, verifying submission, and notifying employees of approvals.
• Document and track human resources actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Accomplish human resources department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• With HR Director, ensures compliance with labor regulations.

 Qualifications/Skills:

• 2-4 years proven experience in HR management Required.
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Union Experience a plus 
• Required Experience in ADP Workforce Now
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office in addition to HRIS Systems (Hireology) will be a plus.
• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach.
• Additional HR training (e.g., SHRM-CP) will be a plus.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related academic field and/or work equivalent is Required.

Hilton Albany offers Medical, Dental, Vision, a 401k plan, Hilton travel benefits, free lunch, and parking.

Hilton Albany is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. M/F/V/D