Director of Human Resources

LINE DC

Director of Human Resources

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; additional education in Human Resource Management a plus

    Bi/Multi-Lingual a plus

    At least three (3) years’ experience as an HR Director or relevant leadership human resources position

    Hospitality experience in a leadership capacity preferred

    Union experience required

    Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices

    Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)

    Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems (e.g. ADP, Dayforce-Ceridian)

    In-depth understanding of sourcing tools, like resume databases and online communities

    Familiarity with recruitment including social media recruiting

    Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

    Ability to handle data with confidentiality

    Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language

    Excellent organizational and time management skills

    Excellent attention to detail

    Ability to multitask

    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.