Director of People & Culture

Maya Old Town Scottsdale, Autograph by Marriott • Scottsdale, AZ

403d

About The Position

The Director of People & Culture at Maya Old Town Scottsdale, Autograph by Marriott, is responsible for overseeing human resources functions, ensuring compliance with hiring practices, and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting management staff to enhance employee engagement and retention, while also managing payroll and benefits coordination.

Requirements

• Five years' Hotel Human Resources/People & Culture Leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated success in driving and maintaining high employee engagement.
• Experience conducting training sessions.
• Brand experience is highly desired.
• Proficient in financial and accounting procedures.
• Fluency in English language (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support management staff with effective recruiting and interviewing techniques to ensure the hiring and retention of qualified associates.
• Ensure compliance with Crescent hiring practices.
• Confirm and verify that new and existing associates possess proper employment eligibility documents.
• Conduct interviews for all management positions.
• Conduct all mandatory Crescent training programs and ensure brand training is completed for brand Quality Assurance audit, if applicable.
• Coordinate & monitor hourly and management performance evaluation process.
• Assist department managers in writing annual performance reviews and developing achievable goals.
• Ensure merit increases are equitable and processed in a timely manner.
• Support and coordinate all Crescent, People & Culture initiatives & business practices.
• Create an atmosphere of being the employer of choice.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and Crescent safety training program.
• Manage all worker compensation and guest liability claims.
• Assist with the coordination of benefits with Crescent's benefit administrator for new hires, current & terminated associates.
• Assist associates with requests for FMLA & personal LOA paperwork and coordinate the collection of insurance premium payments.
• Ensure hotel departments are entering weekly schedules into web-based time keeping software.
• Provide weekly payroll reports to General Manager and department managers.
• Assist with processing of weekly/bi-weekly payroll by reviewing department time edits and pay code updates.
• Review & sign off on final pre-transmission report to ensure accuracy of payment for weekly/bi-weekly payroll.
• Support, engage and guide department managers with the assistance of General Manager to develop a positive learning environment.
• Assist department managers with associate issues or concerns and developing problem resolution strategies.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package.
• Operational incentive plan eligibility.
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and their family members.
• 401K matching program for eligible associates.
• Discounts at Crescent managed properties in North America for associates and their family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees