Director of People & Culture

Wischermann Partners•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of People & Culture is the cultural advocate for the Elliot Park Hotel. This role supports all talent and engagement efforts, nurturing associate development and fostering relationships. The Director oversees all payroll and benefit information for associates and maintains neat associate records. This position acts as a strategic business partner, responsible for ensuring the safety and happiness of all employees while supporting the financial goals of the hotel.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources Management.
Experience in Microsoft Office and Paycom.
Excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage ideas and decision-making with creativity and innovation.
Thorough knowledge of State and Federal Labor Laws.
Good reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language.
Flexibility to work a varied schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds on own and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand and walk up for entire shift.
Requires writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

Support and drive Corporate People and Culture initiatives.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train all associates.
Actively support the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new associates.
Collaborate with Executive team to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
Ensure all associates have proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
Foster relationships with all associates as a coach and council when needed.
Oversee 60-Day and annual performance evaluations process.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations.
Handle discipline and termination of staff in accordance with company policy.
Properly document information for recordkeeping and payroll services, such as new hire, personal information, wage changes, termination, etc.
Maintain complete files for all current and terminated associates.
Keep accurate records for insurance enrollment and track/monitor claims.
Process and manage payroll, benefit elections, and retirement benefits.
Analyze compensation and benefit trends to position the hotel as a preferred employer.
Manage and continuously update all Corporate and property training, programs, and initiatives.
Create and maintain succession plans for associate development.
Conduct exit interviews and provide concise feedback to Executive team.
Participate in departmental meetings and continually communicate a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce the desired results.
Maintain a professional and personable appearance at all times, according to hotel standards.
Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (Paycom).
Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices, in conjunction with the VP of People & Culture, to maintain compliance.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement departmental budget.
Successfully achieve the hotel’s core values of ownership, innovation, craft, respect, and community.
Primary duty will be managing the business and their department.
Regularly direct the work of two or more associates and have the authority to hire and terminate.
All other duties as requested.