Assistant Director of Human Resources

Highgate Hotels•Seattle, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Human Resources assists the Regional Director of Human Resources with a variety of human resources functions. The role is responsible for filling hourly positions in a timely manner, completing paperwork accurately and promptly, understanding and enforcing company policies, and assisting with benefits and workers’ compensation duties. The position also supports employee orientation, recruitment, payroll-related activities, compliance, employee events, and other projects at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or related industry.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests at all levels.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and data from various sources.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to maintain a warm, friendly, courteous, attentive, and service-oriented demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory responsibility.
College coursework in a related field.

Responsibilities

Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with enrollment forms, and answer questions.
Compile review lists and distribute them to departments.
Compile, copy, and distribute the Turnover Report.
Enter payroll information, including wage information and changes, into the computer.
Conduct prescreening interviews.
Respond to unemployment claims and maintain the unemployment logbook.
Maintain logbooks for new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions.
Audit hours worked in payroll reports to determine benefits eligibility.
Compile wage surveys.
Monitor and maintain the Leave of Absence log.
Monitor workers’ compensation claims and complete First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury forms.
Answer questions about the 401(k) Plan, vacation, and insured and noninsured benefits.
Maintain the complimentary room-night log and process employee requests.
Prepare and place recruitment advertising and maintain the advertising logbook.
Process paperwork for terminating employees.
Become a certified trainer in all Human Resources training modules.
Ensure compliance with HR and related Loss Prevention SOPs.
Participate in the Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee.
Schedule and assist with Highgate Hotel Orientation, including explaining benefits and conducting property tours.
Write articles and take photographs for the property newsletter.
Assist with special projects and plan employee events, including meetings, picnics, and parties.
Coordinate the Travel Reduction Program, write the Travel Reduction Plan, and conduct the yearly transportation survey.
Maintain the First Aid log.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings and participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
Maintain regular attendance and standards of personal appearance and grooming.
Support safe and efficient hotel operations, maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law