At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Assistant Human Resource Directors should have HR generalist knowledge, and be versed in the areas of benefits, workforce planning, recruitment and staffing strategies, wage and salary administration, associate and labor relations, workforce training and development, and local diversity initiatives. This highly visible role assists in short and long term planning of the HR function and is heavily involved in executing the HR initiatives. Hyatt develops Assistant Directors to progress into the role of a Human Resource Director. The Human Resources function prides itself on excellence, service, integrity and accountability.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Duties include:

• To ensure that the company HR operational policies and processes are adhered to and continually improved.

• To assist in all activities concerning the sourcing & recruitment of staff, performance management, staff discipline and HR administration.

• To coordinate and / or conduct departmental training and conduct new hire hotel orientation program in partnership with HR Generalist.

• Continually assesses employee morale by analyzing absenteeism and turnover records, lateness and resignations.

• Main point of contact for all HR matters at both properties.

• Encourages a good standard of employee conduct and behavior and coordinates disciplinary procedure as and when necessary.

• Assist in communication of key messages to all staff.

• Ability to remain calm and courteous in demanding situations.

• Assists other department heads / HOD's in the formulation of HR policies and procedures for their respective departments.

• Assists in developing and conducting management training on a variety of leadership and HR topics.

• Oversee Workers Compensation programs, ensuring claims and reports are submitted in a timely basis.

• Support operational efforts through proper staffing and training of associates.

Employee Engagement:

• Assist with planning, coordinating and executing employee activities and events, including monthly staff meeting, food festivals, annual picnic, holiday party, Wellness Fair, farewell party, community services etc.

• Assists in the administration of the Hotel's social programing Eg: Employee of the Month, Leader of the Month, and other staff incentives.

• Promote employee communication activities and channels, to encourage and enable feedback from staff.

Labor Relations:

• Maintain a positive relationship with staff representatives and ensure any employee grievances are monitored and resolved.

• Provide guidance to the leadership team regarding employee morale, employee relations, coaching, counselling and discipline.

• Conducts investigations for both union and non-union employees

• Oversee the management of the recruiting process including position management, advertising, working with community agencies.

• Develops and maintains confidential departmental staff and associated files, documents, pay scale details and/or other important databases.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional presentation skills
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent HR experience.
• 2 years HR manager experience
• Experience working with Local 6 or similar union experience.

Salary $85,000 - $100,000