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Director of Human Resources Washington DC

Director of Human Resources

Full Time • Washington DC
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
Job Overview

A Director of Human Resources understands that the hotel will only be as successful as the employees who are in it and make it a priority to foster a positive culture of engagement- filling our team with passionate employees who love our industry. An HR Director is responsible for the daily operations of the Human Resource function, including full-cycle recruiting, training and development, and coaching & counseling, and administration. An HR Director will help build their teams leadership skillset and HR business acumen. HR Director will work closely with the General Manager regarding short and long-term goals and manage expenses within approved budget parameters. 

The HR Director must have a welcoming and approachable personality and demonstrate genuine concern for guests and employees. HR sets the tone for others in stressful situations by responding in a cool, calm, and collected way. Creating confidence and trust is a must and must be viewed by others as honest and direct. Must be comfortable in conversing with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and at all organizational levels. Develops a variety of approaches and communication techniques tailored to each situation. 

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures and expectations.  

Because of the fluctuating demands of the company’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee performs a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
 
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1.     Respond to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance as needed
2.     Redirect HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team
3.     Maintain records of personnel-related data (payroll, benefits, personal information, leaves, turnover rates etc.) in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met
4.     Act as a liaison with other departments or functions (payroll, benefits etc.)
5.     Lead the recruitment/hiring process by sourcing candidates, performing background checks, assisting in shortlisting, issuing employment contracts etc.
6.     Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events etc. and maintain the team’s agenda
7.     Coordinate training sessions such as mandatory training and new hire orientation
8.     Develop the onboarding process and update new hire records
9.     Implement policies and procedures 
10.  Respond to unemployment claims
11.  Coordinate and facilitate benefit enrollment meetings
12.  Process payroll edits and review payroll for accuracy
13.  Review insurance carrier invoices for accuracy
14.  Assist in recommending and supporting employee relations programs
15.  Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
16.  Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
17.  Maintain “open door” communication with employees
18.  Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, guiding, managing and scheduling personnel
19.  Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward
20.  Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
21.  Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
22.  Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
23.  Attend relevant meetings
24.  Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
25.  Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel

Knowledge, Requirements and Skills

  1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; additional education in Human Resource Management a plus
  2. Bi/Multi-Lingual a plus
  3. At least three (3) years’ experience as an HR Director or relevant leadership human resources position
  4. Hospitality experience in a leadership capacity preferred
  5. Union experience required
  6. Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices
  7. Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
  8. Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems (e.g. ADP, Dayforce-Ceridian)
  9. In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities
  10. Familiarity with recruitment including social media recruiting
  11. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  12. Ability to handle data with confidentiality
  13. Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language        
  14. Excellent organizational and time management skills
  15. Excellent attention to detail
  16. Ability to multitask
  17. Work well under pressure, requires being a team player
Working Conditions/Environment

1.     The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
2.     The person having this responsibility may have to lift up to 20lbs on an occasional basis
3.     The person having this position may have to sit for eight (8) hours, stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for one (1) hour per day
4.     The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an Employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
Compensation: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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