Director, Human Resources

Area Director of Human Resouces-Los Angeles, CA About this position Hotel Equities, one of the top hotel development and management companies in the industry, is currently searching for a remarkable Area Director Human Resources! We offer a winning culture and a unique environment that empowers our team to exceed guests' expectations and make a distinct difference in people's lives. Our ideal candidate will be engaged and authentic. This is NOT a Remote Position Provides liaison and consulting services to all levels of management and associates, interpreting and defining Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure/enforce compliance. Develops, plans, and carries out all local policies and procedures relating to all phases of Human Resources. Analyzes and reviews statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of turnover and retention within the workforce, and develops recommendations/improvements to management, as well as improvements to employment policies, processes and practices. Assists assigned leadership in the planned development and reinforcement of organizational strategies, structure and processes. Works with management to identify current and future weaknesses and strengths; problems and concerns; job satisfaction and productivity. Works with all levels of management on-site to ensure organizational competence and performance management. Advises and recommends to all levels of management appropriate compensation actions/adjustments to attract, retain and motivate employees. Partners with Corporate Director of HR on issues relating to wage parity/analysis. Responsible for documentation and disciplinary action training for managers. Coach and advise management on Work Environment issues. Key escalation point for associate relation issues Participate in resolution of serious grievances surfaced by any site. Assist Corporate Human Resources in research and preparation of employment lawsuits for corporate and outside counsel. Coordinate responses to subpoenas as directed by corporate. Reviews adherence to the Federal Wage and Hour Law/Fair Labor Standards Act and other legal requirements. Remains current on government regulations and legislation in order to manage the associate relations program to ensure/enforce consistent and fair application and compliance. Provides staffing updates, assists in obtaining approvals for hiring exceptions, and provides applicant eligibility and rehire status. Supports General Manager and Corporate HR in planning, coordinating and directing associate training programs. Provides task aids and training materials to site leaders and associates. Conducts impromptu one-on-one trainings as needed during site visits. Remains current with new labor legislation, court decisions and government regulations in order to keep abreast of legal developments. Ensure our core values are evident in all decisions, programs, processes and are aligned with our mission, culture, and diversity initiatives as we grow. Promote Company Culture. Ensures ADP Workforce Now has employment paperwork, associate data, and compensation documentation. Provide payroll guidance and assistance. Provides staffing updates, assists in obtaining approvals for hiring exceptions, and provides applicant eligibility and rehire status. Assist Property Leadership and Hiring Managers with recruitment initiatives. Establishes and maintain contact with external recruitment sources. Administering and Educating Associate Benefits Manage Workers Compensation claims to ensure appropriate associate care and manage costs. Assist General Managers with Return-to-Work procedures. Must be experienced and proficient with California employment laws Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or similar discipline or related experience. Experience in payroll processing Experience with Workers Compensation At least 5 years’ experience as a generalist in all aspects of Human Resources, including Compensation, Unemployment, Worker's Compensation and Compliance, Talent Management and Talent Acquisition, with significant experience in Associate Relations/Work Environment issues. Proven ability to apply excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate and resolve issues and influence without position authority. Proven ability to function as a team player who works with a high degree of independence and credibility, and professionalism. Proven ability to quickly build rapport and trust. Proven ability to provide strong coaching and influencing skills. Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and integrity in dealing with sensitive information. Develops and maintains effective relationships with a broad group of stakeholders in order to foster trust and influence key decisions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Analyzes and assesses situations to find effective solutions; creative problem solver; engages in fixing the problem; makes decisions using data. Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks including resolving complaints, counseling managers and employees on the interpretation of policies and procedures and concurrent complex tasks. Delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure. Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information, ensuring all deadlines are met. Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks developing and using systems to organize and keep track of information. Integrates and balances priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders. Ability to be an active learner enhancing professional and business growth through the acquisition of knowledge and experiences; proven ability to challenge organizational norms and accepted thinking to improve effectiveness. Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. Evaluates and remains current of business trends and HR trends to modify strategies. Ability to prepare written reports, correspondence, and presentations to leaders as required. Experience building local community relations to enhance overall human resources business operations. Knowledge of information technology, including hardware and software applications, used in the Human Resources function. Demonstrated ability to seek out and implement process improvements. Achieves results with minimal supervision. Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm. Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment. Ability to interact with all levels of associates and management. Manages time well and works in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and stressful environment Required Skills / Abilities Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team. Be understanding of, encouraging to, and friendly with all co-workers Be self-motivated and use time wisely Ability to objectively coach team members and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues. Must make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Excellent communication and organization skills are required. Project and team management/leadership skills and experience. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to interpret a variety of financial reports in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to research and analyze various type of data information. Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting team member benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, Workers Compensation, Medicare, and Social Security. Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error. Ability to listen effectively and to speak English clearly to communicate with customers and team members and prepare written complex reports. Must have coordinating skills as pertains to determining time, place and sequence of operations or action. Ability to analyze information and make effective judgments. Travel Occasional travel is required for this position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Join Us and Enjoy Salary $120k Health, vision, and dental insurance 401(k) Paid Holidays Relocation Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets and more. Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr