Hyatt Regency Buffalo - Human Resources Manager OEM

The Human Resource Manager will report directly to the Director of Human Resources or General Manager (property specific). As a member of the property Human Resources support staff, he/she directs and works with Human Resources employees to carry out the daily activities of the Human Resource Office including oversight of recruitment, total compensation, training and development. Additionally, he/she focuses on delivering HR services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success; as well as ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and Aimbridge Hospitality operating procedures. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience.
• Previous supervisory responsibility required.
• College course work in related field helpful
• Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws are helpful.
• Must be proficient in Windows operating systems
• Familiar with Human Resources/employee regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Approaches all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Responsible for all aspects related to the hiring of associates (i.e., advertisements, job postings, recruiting, interviewing, processing, transfers, orientation, etc.).
• Responsible for all internal associate transactions & processes (i.e., promotion, transfer, performance review, termination, etc.)
• Implements and monitors employee relations and incentive programs; resolves issues as they arise.
• Coordinates, publishes and distributes employee newsletter.
• Conducts all benefit's orientations and 401K enrollment meetings.
• Manages COBRA program (property specific)
• Ensures all employee evaluations are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment practices and procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate administration of associate compensation and benefits.
• Investigates and manages workers compensation claims and hotel safety related issues.
• Administrates, facilitates, monitors, maintains and communicates Aimbridge Hospitality policies and procedures.
• Maintains associate and property Human Resource documents, records and files as required by government regulations and Aimbridge Hospitality policies and procedures.
• Represent the HR department in a professional and respectful manner and maintains an open door policy.
• Ensures staff compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Become a certified trainer in all current HR training modules.
• Maintains Employee of Month/Year program and maintains the suggestion box program.
• Participates in and monitors orientation and training programs.
• Ensures managers are using positive coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns.
• Ensures Employee Opinion Survey is completed by all employees.
• Condenses and expedites paperwork, develops internal communications, improves record keeping.
• Manages resume and application files
• Develops and monitors recruitment resources.
• Conveys information and ideas clearly.
• Evaluates and selects among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Routinely meets deadlines and demonstrates the ability to multi task.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Assimilates complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and considers, adjusts, or modifies to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Works with and understands financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.
  
  

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan
  
  

Property Information

Stay steps from the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center at our full-service hotel in downtown Buffalo. Hyatt Regency Buffalo is the hotel destination in Upstate New York for work and play, with direct conference center access, a spa, and rooftop pool. Stay walking distance from the waterfront, KeyBank Center, and Shea’s Buffalo Theatre.