Complex HR Director / El Paso Doubletree / Courtyard Downtown

Complex Human Resources Director

The Complex Human Resources Director is responsible for directing and ensuring the efficient administration and management of the Human Resources department of assigned hotels and partnering with the General Managers or Managing Directors to provide strategic insight on the utilization, development and management of employees to meet property and business goals. While the Human Resources Director reports to the hotel General Manager / Managing Director, they secondarily report to the Area Director, Human Resources Business Partner.

Duties & Functions include : managing and overseeing the HR function which includes recruiting, training, wage / benefit administration, compliance with statutory requirements and the execution of employee relation activities; providing human resources counseling, guidance and assistance to the General Managers, Executive Committees and line employees in order to maximize the quality and professionalism of the hotel staff by listening and interpreting concerns and objectives and seeking solutions; ensuring that employees are trained and utilized to their maximum potential by controlling the implementation, administration and monitoring of hotel, brand and corporate training programs; monitoring the employee performance appraisal programs to ensure reviews are timely, comments are appropriate, and goals are measurable and achievable; reviewing, appraising and approving all personnel changes and paperwork for merit and accuracy; directing and administering employee relations programs and activities such as employee recognition and service award ceremonies, social functions and general hotel meetings to maintain a positive employee relations climate; partnering with executive committee to coach, counsel and discipline employees and hold employees accountable to hotel and company policies; leading the recruiting and onboarding efforts for all hotel positions which includes job posting, interviewing, drug screening, background checks, reference checking, I-9s and new hire orientation; utilizing creative solutions to find candidates; ensuring compliance with all State and Federal laws as well as regulations and court rulings which pertain to human resources by reviewing current management practices, implementing new procedures and communicating verbally and in writing any new requirements; working with the corporate office to ensure benefits are administered accurately and timely; conducting an annual wage survey and staying abreast of local wages and compensation to ensure hotel is competitive and paying employees equitably; supervising, coordinating and motivating the activities of the department staff; assisting in the administration of employee and guest-related risk management including safety programs, workers compensation, general liability etc.; managing employee leaves of absences including FMLA; creating a culture where employees, guests and owners can "Experience What's Possible" while driving company profitability and adhering to company policies and employment laws; preparing annual budget forecasts for the Human Resource department by analyzing and estimating past and future costs using moderately complex mathematical calculations; ensuring proper management of personnel record-keeping, personnel files, personnel reports and statistics ensuring confidentiality where necessary; composing, typing and distributing general Human Resources correspondence, such as those announcing policy revisions; leading employee efforts to support Chesapeake Hospitality's partnership with the charity Give Kids the World; increasing awareness of their mission to help sick children and their families; if applicable, managing all labor relations activities by administering union contracts and ensuring compliance; responding to all grievances in writing, negotiating settlements and acting as the hotel representative at all arbitrations; having a working knowledge of the Human Resources duties and being ready to step in and support HR employees as needed; participating in Manager on Duty coverage; taking ownership of the department and being ready to step in and support employees as needed to ensure efficient operation; performing duties, special assignments and projects as requested by management.