Temporary HR Director

Monterey Beach Hotel•Monterey, CA

8d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The temporary Director of Human Resources at Monterey Beach Hotel is responsible for staffing qualified personnel, ensuring compliance with employment statutes, overseeing wages, benefits, workers’ compensation and unemployment matters, directing training programs, and coaching and counseling employees on workplace relations and discipline. The role supervises HR staff, manages HR budgets and programs, and maintains compliance with applicable laws and company policies. It also supports recruitment, employee benefits and compensation, safety initiatives, orientation, employee engagement programs, personnel records, and internal communications.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or 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.
Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws required.
Ability to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Ability to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
College coursework in a related field is helpful.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in a related field.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise Human Resources staff.
Prepare and maintain the Human Resources budget.
Maintain knowledge of Human Resources and employee regulations and laws, and ensure property compliance.
Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, ADA, and Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings; implement policies and programs to ensure compliance.
Communicate new policies, information, and directives to employees; instruct staff in HR policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
Coordinate recruitment, screening, and reference checking for non-exempt personnel; recruit, interview, and recommend exempt personnel.
Maintain employee benefits programs and develop and maintain no-cost benefit programs.
Set up, approve, and maintain wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations.
Recommend or approve employee transitions, including new hires, transfers, and promotions.
Maintain an open-door policy and monitor and analyze turnover statistics.
Conduct training classes, become certified in current HR training modules, and monitor position-based service standards training.
Update and submit required reports on time.
Participate in and monitor the safety committee and comply with Loss Prevention SOPs; establish and maintain a safety incentive program.
Participate in and monitor the effectiveness of the Highgate Hotel Enrichment committee.
Maintain the Heroes of Hospitality Employee of the Month/Year program.
Practice positive employee relations through coaching, counseling, and discipline; ensure managers use these approaches to address issues.
Participate in and monitor orientation programs.
Develop managers for future advancement.
Ensure all employees complete the Associate Opinion Survey.
Streamline paperwork, develop internal communications, and improve record keeping.
Develop and maintain the suggestion box program.
Plan and edit the employee newsletter.
Manage personnel files, resume and application files, and recruitment resources.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings and participate in Manager on Duty coverage as required.
Maintain regular attendance as required by the hotel’s scheduling needs.

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