Assistant Director of Human Resources

Kimpton Palladian Hotel • Seattle, WA

1d • $100,000 - $110,000 • 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 is based at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle.

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 maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor.
• Ability to comply with hotel standards and regulations and maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling.

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 and distribute review lists and turnover reports.
• Enter payroll information, including wage information and changes.
• Conduct prescreening interviews and prepare and place recruitment advertising.
• Respond to unemployment claims and maintain the unemployment logbook.
• Maintain new-hire, termination, transfer, promotion, advertising, and complimentary-room-night logbooks.
• Audit payroll hours worked for benefit eligibility and compile wage surveys.
• Monitor and maintain the Leave of Absence log.
• Monitor workers’ compensation claims and complete injury reports.
• Answer questions about the 401(k) plan, vacation, and insured and noninsured benefits.
• Process paperwork for terminating employees and employee requests for complimentary room nights.
• Become a certified trainer in all Human Resources training modules and 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 a property tour.
• Write articles and take pictures for the property newsletter.
• Assist with special projects and plan employee events, 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, participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required, and perform other duties requested by management.
• Maintain regular attendance, professional appearance, confidentiality, and service-oriented interactions with employees and guests.
• Support productivity, identify problem areas, help implement solutions, and handle problems effectively.

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 leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED