The Area Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading and collaborating with the overall operation of the Human Resources Department including but not limited to staffing retention training, training, benefits administration, leave of absence, employee relations, discipline terminations, associate relations, and workers' compensation for all hotels assigned. _____________________________________________________________________________ Essential functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ensure local HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and legally compliant. Keep up to date on state and federal laws. Ensure compliance with EEO regulations. Manage the recruiting life cycle including sourcing, assessments, screening, interviewing, reference checking, offering, onboarding, and orientation. Process payroll information such as employment data, hours worked, rates of pay, benefit deductions, and all withholdings necessary to accurately process payroll must be input on a timely basis. Orient associates and maintains records for use in employee benefits administration and conduct meetings with associates as necessary to ensure all eligible associates are familiar with their benefits package. Maintain awareness of team member morale/concerns and ensure management/team member communication through exit interviews, 90-day surveys, and various other activities. Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, and ADA hearings. Guide hotel management with team member-employee relation issues to establish a positive relationship and promote a high level of team member morale and development. Manage Leave of Absence Programs and traces all Leaves of Absence to ensure compliance with Leave of absence Policy in conjunction with Federal/State protected Leave programs such as FMLA, Pregnancy, Military, etc Administer Annual Team Member Have Your Say, identify areas that require improvement, and make appropriate recommendations. Oversee administration of the HRIS system (Paycom) ensure compliance through regular audits and provide appropriate timely training on all system enhancements. Recommend and/or approve all employee transactions in Paycom, i.e., new hires, transfer, promotion, etc. Notify all managers of bi-annual reviews due & track/approve completed reviews to ensure they are given in a timely manner. Participate in and monitor the safety committee. Establish and maintain a safety incentive program. Monitor and analyze turnover statistics. Update and submit required reports in a timely manner.