Area Human Resources Director-Field

Job Summary

A high-profile position the Area Director of Human Resources will partner with the property level leadership team acting as a trusted advisor. You will help the organization meet business goals and objectives by understanding the business needs objectives and challenges and by providing appropriate consultation and guidance. The Area Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading and collaborating with the overall operation of the Human Resources Department to include but not limited to staffing retention training benefits administration leave of absence administration employee relations discipline terminations associate relations and workers' compensation. In addition this position assesses organizational needs develops aligned human resource solutions and implements strategies in the area of employee relations compensation and benefits recognition and administration. This Area Director of Human Resources role will report directly to the Regional Human resources Director with a dotted line reporting relationship with the General Managers within the Area responsibilities. Depending on the complexity of the assets an Area Director may have from 10-18 properties.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Preferred degree from an accredited university in Human Resources or related major; 5+ years experience in the human resources management operations and or relevant operational experience. OR 4 year bachelor's degree.
• • Leadership of Professional Demeanor- exhibiting behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others making a good first impression and representing the company in alignment with its values
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making- Identifying and understanding issues problems and opportunities; obtaining and comparing information from different sources to draw conclusions develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions solve problems and choose a course of action
  • Communication- Conveying information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
  • Strong public presentation skills
• Basic Competencies – Fundamental competencies required or accomplishing basic work activities.
• Basic Computer Skills – Using basic computer hardware and software
• Mathematical Reasoning – The ability to add subtract multiply or divide quickly correctly and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues. Superior excel skills a plus
• Oral Comprehension- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• As a member of the Human Resource organization he/she contributes a high level of human resource generalist knowledge and expertise.
• In addition this role ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations; as well as standard operating procedures and fills the role of leadership coach and strategy advisor on all things related to the property culture and people.
• Ensures managers are trained on and retain employee files in compliance with applicable law whether the files are paper or electronic.
• Ensures that terminated associate files are retained for the required length of time.
• Ensures managers are compliant of all human resource policies conducts periodic audits to test for compliance.
• Trains and empowers managers on performance coaching and assists in advising and documenting complex disciplinary actions.
• Trains and ensures compliance with key policies (i.e. Non-Harassment Non- Discrimination Non-Solicitation)
• Oversees the property response to unemployment claims in a timely manner.
• Ensures managers are trained on guiding principles and the company philosophy on treating associates are treated fairly and equitably that documentation process is maintained on all disciplinary issues and that any issues are brought to resolution.
• Oversees the coaching and helps to ensure that policies are fairly and consistently applied.
• Communicates human resource activities and implementation of policy and process changes in a timely manner.
• Exemplifies and supports concepts supporting positive associate relations
• Communicates property rules and regulations and progressive discipline policy
• Provides oversight and training on human resource development processes such as performance management 360s compliance training merit and bonus.
• Provides advice and assistance as needed to supplement People Answers training training on recrui