People & Culture Manager | Residential Services

Columbia Hospitality•Seattle, WA

23d•$105,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be an onsite position based out of Columbia's Seattle Support Center located in downtown Seattle with frequent travel to the assigned properties within the region. The People & Culture Manager is responsible for supporting the Columbia Hospitality Residential Services business division and performing P&C-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, employment law compliance, worker’s compensation and the tracking of People metrics to support business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR or Business, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of relevant HR Hospitality generalist/business partner strongly preferred
Prior experience multi-site experience required
Extensive experience in employee relations, performance management, and federal and state employment laws (ie: EEO, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, HIPPA, OSHA, etc.)
An understanding and commitment to Columbia Hospitality values
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact and diplomacy
Well organized, plans effectively and prioritizes time according to what matters most
Dependable and can be counted upon to meet deadlines and commitments
Strong consulting and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
Strong interviewing/fact finding and decision-making skills
Strong conflict management skills with demonstrated understanding of interpersonal relationship building
Proven success at developing strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
Ability to work from the office 4 days per week. This is subject to change depending on business needs.
Requires frequent travel throughout the greater Seattle area to support onsite teams within the assigned portfolio; occasional interstate travel may be required
A positive upbeat personality who focuses on opportunities rather than obstacles

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to residential executive leadership and onsite property leaders related to employee relations, accommodations, leaves of absence and other HR related matters
Act as P&C Business Partner for the Columbia Hospitality Residential Services division for all matters below director level
Act as P&C Business Partner for a number of assigned properties
Facilitate training programs for team members and
Responsible for various projects and duties within the People & Culture team including but not limited to: onboarding new team members , creating and implementing standards for recording employee relations issues and investigations, maintaining and updating P&C related policies and procedures on the company intranet, etc.
Manage routine to complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and partners with leadership to recommend appropriate action to resolve the issues
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner with other departments as needed/required
Collaborate with other areas of the company on the implementation and rollout of plans, programs and policies
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
Complete projects as assigned by P&C and Residential leadership, or as needs are recognized
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Salary Range – $105,000 - $115,000 DOE
Cellphone Allowance
Incentive Eligible
Commuter/Parking Allowance
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
Employee Assistance Program
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more