Vice President Human Resources

Looking for an HR Property Leader for either the VP or Director level.

Role:  The VP of Human Resources is responsible for role staffing qualified personnel; ensuring employment statute compliance; overseeing all aspects of wage, benefit, worker’s compensation unemployment; training program direction, implementation and administration; and employee relations coaching, counseling and discipline. Uses strategic planning aligned with property business strategies to deliver HR services that provide for business success.  As a member of the Leadership Team, develops and implements property-wide services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the property’s Associate population and in turn the guests.  Responsible to ensure that the property adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.  Adheres to all Company, Safety and Department policies and procedures.  Fosters teamwork and provides excellent service, anticipates needs to exceed expectations.  Builds brand loyalty by living the JW Marriott Core Values.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

• At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry
• Previous HR leadership experience is required
• HR Certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge 

• Advanced knowledge of employment laws.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills
• Strong coaching and development planning skills
• Strong associate relations skills
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws
• Knowledge of labor relations
• Knowledge of workforce analysis
• Knowledge of HR systems specifically ADP Workforce Now

Education or Certification 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• SHRM or HRCI Certification highly preferred

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:  Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Direct and supervise Human Resources staff.
• Prepare and maintain the Human Resources budget.
• Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/employee regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance.
• Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, ADA, Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings. Implement policies and programs to guarantee compliance.
• Communicate new policies, information, and directives to all employees.
• Instruct staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure staffs compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor recruitment, screening and reference checking of all non-exempt personnel.
• Recruit, interview and recommend all exempt personnel.
• Maintain employee benefits programs.
• Set up, approve, and maintain all wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations.
• Recommend and/or approve all employee transitions, i.e., new hire, transfer, promotion, etc.
• Maintain open door policy.
• Monitor and analyze turnover statistics.
• Conduct training classes.
• Update and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in and monitor safety committee in compliance with SOP’s.
• Ensure compliance with all HR related SOP’s.
• Establish and maintain safety incentive program.
• Practice positive employee relations, including coaching, counseling & discipline.
• Develop and maintain “no cost” benefit programs.
• Monitor Service Standards by Position training program.
• Participate in and monitor orientation programs.
• Develop managers for future advancement.
• Ensure managers are using coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns.
• Ensure Associate Opinion Survey is completed by all employees.
• Condense and expedite paperwork, develop internal communications, improve record keeping.
• Plan and edit employee newsletter.
• Manage all personnel files.

The above statements represent a general outline of principal job functions and should not be construed as a complete description of all aspects and requirements required for this job.