People & Culture Generalist | Hotel Indigo

Columbia Hospitality • Everett, WA

393d • $62,400 - $68,640

About The Position

The People & Culture Generalist at Hotel Indigo is responsible for supporting the overall People & Culture strategies that align with the company's culture and business needs. This role involves providing guidance to property leaders, managing recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and facilitating employee relations. The position emphasizes a people-first approach, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and quality service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years progressive experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work, be flexible, prioritize business demands, anticipate needs, and be proactive.
• Extensive knowledge of general employment laws, recruitment, EEO/AAP, and policy development.
• Ability to remain neutral and represent the company, the leader, and the employee to promote a fair and equitable work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with employee evaluation processes.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist managers with recruitment efforts and ensure proper team member onboarding.
• Administer and maintain accurate records of necessary federal, state and local reports as required by applicable laws and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, specifically administration of FMLA, OSHA, Wage and Hour, EEO, HazCom, etc.
• Manage all unemployment compensation activity, Worker's Compensation Claims and any external agency investigations.
• Monitor compliance with established personnel policies and procedures.
• Investigate and facilitate the resolution of employee relations issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Support and administer Pulse Surveys in conjunction with People & Culture Specialist.
• Communicate results and areas of improvement for leaders.
• Monitor performance appraisal system, ensures record-keeping, individual and group counseling, benefits administration, department intercommunication.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Collaborate with People & Culture team to ensure tools are being utilized in the field.
• Ensure new tools/programs are delivered, and action plans are communicated and implemented at the property level.
• Administer compensation programs including conducting wage surveys, developing property wage scales, administering wage and salary schedules and merit increases associated with the performance evaluation program.
• Attend mandatory meetings such as executive committee, risk management, safety committee, management staff meetings.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree