Description

Human Resources Business Partner – Employee Relations and Recruiting

Join our Award-Winning Team!

We are a nationally recognized hotel management company, with an award-winning company culture. We thrive when our associates are engaged, having fun and working to make our collective performance better today than it was yesterday. Our culture is a big part of our success and is lived by our associates every day!

While serving your assigned hotel teams you will work alongside an extraordinary group of associates and team members dedicated to creating a welcoming place for our other team members to work and for our guests to stay. If you have a passion for serving others and enjoy a team environment, we want to meet you!

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Development / Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits
• Travel Industry Discounts

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will support people initiatives across multiple properties in alignment with our pillars:

• We Are Growing
• We Are Community
• We Set The Bar
• We Have Fun

A successful candidate will bring agility, good judgement, curiosity and a desire to support others to solve problems and grow. They will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They will be service-oriented, interacting with others with tact and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• 2 years Human Resources experience.
• Minimum 4 years hospitality/management experience preferred
• Previous managerial experience in hiring, training, supervising and scheduling employees a plus
• Must pass criminal background check
• Valid driver license with DMV Record acceptable to be insured driver on employer’s insurance policy

We are committed to establishing a supportive and welcoming workplace environment where bias is acknowledged and overcome and where all associates feel welcomed and supported. We value and develop people from all backgrounds and experiences, leading us to better serve our guests, associates, and community.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), is responsible for providing support for all functional areas of human resources including, talent acquisition, team member relations, coaching, and team member development for specific hotel management teams and/or regions. The HRBP is responsible for aligning Merete’s Mission and Core Values of delivering superior results to our owners, associates, and guests, while valuing the pursuit of personal and organizational growth, community, integrity, and excellence to all within the organization. The HRBP is a hands-on associate champion and serves as a consultant to hotel management on human resource-related issues. In addition to strategic partnership, the HRBP collaborates across the HR Team to deliver value-added service to hotel management and associates.

This is not a remote position. This position is not eligible for telecommute. This role will be working in the Merete Medford, OR Human Resources office. 

• Advises hotel management regarding policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions consistent with the strategic direction of Merete Hotel Management.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts thorough and objective investigations. Works in consultation with the Director of HR to resolve complex issues and provide recommendations of appropriate resolution to hotel management to minimize employment-related risks to the organization. Works closely with hotel management and associates to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Responsible for the communication of company policies related to the human resources function to hotel management and associates.
• Consult with HR Director on the plans and strategies of assigned properties. Provides support including, but not limited to, coaching, counseling, staff changes, etc.
• Encourage and foster a positive work environment through effective team member relations, communications, and activities. Plans, organizes and executes property-level events including wellness activities, team member engagement events, and corporate-directed programs.
• Build strong working relationships and credibility with assigned hotel management teams and associates through open communications, visibility, and trust-building activities.
• Provides coaching to managers/supervisors to ensure they are equipped with skills and tools to consistently apply company policies and enable open communication with their teams.
• Serves as HR resource for supervisors, assisting with the assessment of associate development needs, planning & delivering training, providing coaching for managers dealing with employee performance issues & difficult situations to ensure fair resolution as well as serving as a leader & role model for key components of Merete’s Pillars.
• Provides HR policy interpretation and guidance when appropriate and reinforces the communication and rollout of new/updated programs, policies, and compliance activities to department groups
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Assist with benefits administration including but not limited to health and wellness, life, disability, voluntary benefits, and EAP plan administration.
• Manages the voluntary and involuntary offboarding process, including tracking exit interviews and turnover analytics and analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Occasional travel required.
• Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and accepts feedback.
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Follow all safety procedures. 
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operation. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Constantly sitting – standard office furniture (padded swivel chair, and car seat.)
• Frequently standing/walking around Merete Hotels managed properties.
• Occasional climbing of stairs. 
• Ability to operate computers, phones, copier/fax machines, and other standard office equipment. 
• Motions are required for in and out of the vehicle.
• Navigation of outdoor and uneven terrain as needed. 
• Move/transport average weight frequently 10 lbs. Maximum weight occasionally 20 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling average weight frequently 10 lbs. Maximum weight occasionally 20 lbs.

• The successful candidate will bring agility, curiosity, good judgment, and a passion for problem-solving. A person who thrives in a team environment and enjoys working with all people will find this job rewarding.

• 2 years’ experience in Human Resources to include employee relations, recruiting, worker’s compensation.
• 2 years’ experience in a leadership or management role
• Multi-unit experience preferred
• Hospitality experience preferred

Mereté is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Human Resource experience of increasing responsibility of any applicable professional experience or, any similar combination of related education and experience.
• Valid driver license, with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Success Factors

• Adept at all HR competencies i.e., employee relations, leave of absence, talent acquisition, leave of absence, employee development. Sound judgment, discretion, ethics, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated, creative, and able to perform duties with minimal direction and supervision
• An engaging and collaborative style in working in a team environment with HR team, all levels of management, associates, vendors, and consultants by phone, in person, or through correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadline
• Clearly and effectively communicates both verbally and in writing by actively listening and sharing relevant information; ability to compose and prepare correspondence, assists in designing and producing technical information handouts; technical charts, tables, templates, and forms; demonstrated proofreading and editing skills.
• High customer service skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to deal discretely with confidential information.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Meet or exceed standards set by management.