Human Resources Manager

Be part of our Pre-Opening Team!

The brand new Moxy Hotel Williamsburg is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Manager who will provide general HR support to the hotel's operational team and successfully administer and manage all areas of human resources.  The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for delivering excellence in guest service by overseeing the selection, on-boarding, development, and guidance of leaders and team members.

Essential Job Functions

• Recruitment and staffing of all hourly and management positions
• On-boarding of new associates into the HR/Payroll system and all new hire paperwork
• Ensure associate development through the utilization of the MDP (Management Development Program), with the support and direction of Corporate
• Administer and monitor all training programs, as well as lead training classes
• Monitor associate performance appraisal programs to ensure reviews are timely and set goals are measurable and attainable
• Property Payroll Administration
• Conduct property Orientation for all new hires and required brand training
• Property contact for Insurance/Liability issues (guest incidents, accidents, OSHA recordable, etc.)
• Manage all labor relations activities by ensuring compliance with all state and federal statutory requirements, and company policy.
• Provide guidance and counseling to all associates and managers to maximize the quality and professionalism of the hotel
• Oversee all wage and benefits administration to ensure accuracy
• Maintain all hotel associate and Human Resources files to ensure confidentiality where necessary; Ensure all necessary federal, state and company/Brand required documentation are maintained in the files
• Direct and administer associate relations programs and activities such as associate recognition and service award celebrations, social functions, and general hotel meetings to maintain a positive employee relations climate
• Planning and execution of associate special events
• Maintain constant communication with departments to ensure a constant Human Resources presence
• Responsible for understanding and following all Hyatt Brand audit standards applicable to Human Resources
• Execution of yearly associate survey, in alignment with the Corporate office
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

Essential Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Technologically sound with Microsoft Office applications 
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in verbal and written English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding
• Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution 
• Have superb time management skills
• Knowledge of safety initiatives in compliance with OSHA guidelines
• Planning and organizational ability
• Ability to exercise considerable managerial skills, as the position may involve frequent decisions, meeting of deadlines, analytical ability and planning, and organizational development

Requirements

• Must be able to effectively work with very little or no supervision
• Must be a leader, a driver, and bottom-line oriented
• BS or BA in Hotel Administration, Management, or HR is a plus
• 3+ years of Hotel Human Resources experience and at least one-year experience in a management role a plus
• Dynamite leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead others.