Westin Boston Seaport District - Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources 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.

Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

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.
• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information
• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues
• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including the Hotel Safe, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets
• Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility
• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement
  
  

Benefits

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

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• 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

Located in Boston’s Seaport District, Westin Boston Waterfront features a vertical garden – a natural feature that purifies the air. The Institute Of Contemporary Art, Boston Convention Exhibitors Center and Boston Children's Museum are all within walking distance of the property. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in the Boston Waterfront Westin's guestrooms, featuring a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker with Starbucks® Coffee and a bathrobe. Start the day with a buffet breakfast at the on-site Sauciety restaurant.