Human Resources Manager

The beautiful, recently renovated Westin - Richmond is seeking an EXPERIENCED Hotel Human Resources professional to join our dynamic team.

BASIC PURPOSE: Coordinate, administer and report on various human resource programs, system, and procedures to aid in the attraction, retention, and motivation of employees in accordance with policies, procedures and government laws and regulations while promoting a safe, fair, positive work environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL SCOPE: The position is responsible for recruiting and hiring primarily hourly employees and daily administration of various salary, benefit, government, and employee relations programs. Recommends and implements procedural/process changes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit, screen, interview, submits reference checks and coordinate department interviews for hourly candidates. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Manage the employment process from recruitment to hiring. Handle all employee relations items. Maintain compliance with all Westin required training as well as Marriott BSA binder updates. Ensure safety meetings are completed monthly and sign-off forms are submitted to Corp HR.

• Position the hotel as the "preferred employer" in the area by maintaining strong community relations with local agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
• Coordinate & conduct employee orientation/onboarding to introduce the employee to the hotel/company and ensure the appropriate information is disseminated & the appropriate forms are completed & processed: to include but not limited to, new hire forms, the completion of immigration reform & control act forms, tax forms, benefit enroll forms & an overview to the Musselman Handbook and employee policies.
• Communicate, educate, and administer the employee benefit program in a timely, accurate manner: act as the intermediary with the insurance and retirement plan administrators, reconcile all monthly billing to in house roster, and coordinate and control all benefit notifications, enrollment, administration, and audits including group health insurance, COBRA, PTO, leave of absences, and retirement plan.
• Assist in the development, coordinate, and implement various employee relations programs and events to ensure consistent administration & reduce turnover, provide open communications and promote a positive and pro-employee work environment. Advocate the Guarantee of Fair Treatment Policy.
• Bring all sensitive employee-related information to the attention of the General Manager in all instances to limit liability. Handle accordingly.

• Prepare/monitor/submit PAS Forms, termination spreadsheet, and daily changes to corporate payroll as needed to ensure accurate, up-to-date information is available for payroll and management.
• Process forms and respond to written and oral inquiries regarding verification of employment, wages, unemployment compensation & worker's compensation claims, in a manner which is consistent and ensure that liability is minimized.
• Maintain employee records, files, and the Human Resource office systems. Compile various corporate reports and property reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations.
• Notify managers monthly of 60-day reviews due & track completed reviews to ensure they are given in a timely manner.
• Assist GM with payroll processing.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep employee bulletin boards current, including, but not limited to post memos, pictures of employee events, loss prevention materials.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

Education:

Four-year college degree or equivalent /education or experience.

Experience:

Experience is required with this company or other organization(s) for one to two years in the hotel industry,

Skills and Abilities:

Must have basic PC knowledge, minimum typing speed of 35 wpm, ability to write and communicate professionally, bi-lingual fluency a plus. Must be hospitality oriented and possess the ability to work under pressure. Can complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Travel required: Occasionally for recruitment, training purposes or task force.

Hours Required: 40 to 50 over a five-day period; days and times may vary based on need.

JOB TITLE: Human Resource Manager