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HR Officer (Talent Acquisition)

Hilton Colombo Hotel

2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner
Colombo, Mawatha 02
Sri Lanka

382 Room Hotel
Managed By Hilton
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Description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others. 

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.  

The HR Officer implements Human Resources policies and systems framework as directed by his / her superior, maintaining good team member relations. 

What will I be doing?

As the HR Officer, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

  • Develop and maintain sourcing channels
  • Responsible for ranking and filing team member talent acquisitions.
  • Liaison with recruitment agencies, job marketing and hotel schools.
  • Maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, and universities.
  • Manage on-line recruitment through the Hilton's job portal.
  • Ensure correct and timely placement of internal and external vacancy advertisements.
  • Adhere to pre-employment, ongoing and post-employment checklists.
  • Sourcing for qualified candidates or provide relevant information via recommendations internally or externally. 
  • Expand efficient talent acquisition resources internally and externally.
  • Ensure prompt preparation and arrangements for interviews, selection, and recruitment, in compliance with related regulations and requirements.
  • Maintain effective internal communication with team members. 
  • Assist the Human Resources Manager to handle work permits, visas, etc. for foreign team members.
  • Update the manning headcount and comply with the monthly manning report.
  • Process all personnel action forms coming in / out of the HR office, assist with the admin procedures for employee confirmation, promotion / demotion, transfer, salary adjustment and resignation, ensuring that all forms and database are properly processed, filed and updated.
  • Responsible for the HR system management and maintenance to ensure validity and accuracy. 

    • Requirements

    What are we looking for?

    A Human Resources Officer serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and above.
  • 2-3 years of experience in a similar capacity in international chain hotels.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken in English, to meet business needs.
  • Good organization and coordination skills.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good knowledge of Labor Law.
  • Thorough knowledge of payroll, salary, employment and benefits administrations.
  • Must possess basic computational ability.
  • Able to maintain excellent relations with team members. 

    What will it be like to work for Hilton? 

    Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! 

    • Posted December 5, 2024

    Hilton Colombo Hotel

    At A Glance

    Stay at the Hilton Colombo hotel, the only hotel connected to the Colombo World Trade Center. Located in the center of Colombo’s business district, this multi-story resort boasts amazing views over the Indian Ocean. Excellent business amenities such as the 24-hour business center and spacious meeting and function venues have helped Hilton Colombo win the title of ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel’. The hotel is located 45 minutes away from Bandaranaike International Airport.

    Relax in airy guest rooms and stay connected with high-speed internet access. Hold your business meeting or social event for up to 1,000 guests in one of 25 elegant venues. Dine in one of ten specialty restaurants and bars. Savor home-made pasta at Il Ponte, Sri Lanka’s only Italian trattoria. Vegetarian options are available in the restaurants and from the room service menu.

    Highlights

    • Winner of Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel and Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel at World Travel Awards
    • Connected by a walkway to the Colombo World Trade Center
    • Host meetings and conferences in Colombo’s only pillar-less ballroom
    • Stay fit with the 90-ft. outdoor pool and fully equipped gym
    • Dine in our ten restaurants and bars

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