Director of Human Resources

Full-Time

The Godfrey Hotel Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton is in the heart of rapidly evolving Corktown and has 227 comfortably contemporary guestrooms and suites; a ground-floor signature restaurant (Hamilton’s); downtown Detroit’s largest hotel ballroom; and a rooftop bar/lounge (I|O), with retractable roof and window walls that offer panoramic views of the Detroit skyline from the heart of its oldest and most storied neighborhood.

About the job

Duties And Responsibilities

•Manages Human Resources Department, ensuring compliance with all Corporate, Area and hotel policies and procedures; and current local and government regulations pertaining to employee practices.

•As part of the Executive Committee, contributes and participates in the development and preparation of the hotel's Strategic Plan, Marketing Plan and Goals Program.

•Prepares controls and ensures effective use is made of the Personnel Department and related budgets.

•Maintains and continually reviews personnel policies, procedures and practices, updating and/or recommending improvements as appropriate to management.

•Ensures clear lines of communication exist to disseminate information affecting employer employee relations, employee activities and hotel policies and programs.

•Prepares and submits periodic reports for management's use in accordance with Corporate and government requirements, such as turnover reports, Human Resources inventories, absenteeism reports, health and safety, accident reports etc.

•Maintains and updates files on employee records, legal documents and other Personnel matters, efficiently and confidentiality.

•Maintains effective communications at all levels of management and staff.

•To assist in maintaining and creating a positive atmosphere within the hotel that allows for open two-way communication that ensures morale and productivity reach the highest possible levels.

•Develop and implements recruiting and screening systems and procedures to attract best qualified candidates for position vacancies.

•Ensures all new employees attend the hotel's orientation program in accordance with Hilton guidelines.

•Monitors the administration of the Performance Appraisal Program and acts in an advisory capacity to hotel department heads on the process.

•Participate in the Hilton University and Succession Planning process by recommending candidates as appropriate.

•Regularly analyzes hotel manpower requirements and recommends selection and development activities to meet those requirements.

•Contributes to the development and implementation of improved methods of work and better utilization of staff in all areas.

•Counsels' hotel personnel as needed in areas such as career planning, training and development, employee/personal relations and legal issues related to personnel.

•Ensure applicable laws, regulations, Oxford policies and procedures, and where applicable. Consults with department heads on appropriate actions and recommends to management final action to be taken.

•Implements and monitors an effective employee relations and welfare program in the hotel:

•Participates in developing and implementing programs to ensure employee security and safety.

•Ensure all staff facilities are maintained in good order and cleanliness.

•Deals with all problems relating to individuals in an understanding, caring and confidential manner.

•Ensure all staff are aware of company benefits and make these available.

•Reviews hotel benefits and compensation levels in comparison with service sector competitors and makes recommendations to ensure the hotel remains competitive within the local employment market as appropriate.

•Monitors present and future trends, practices and systems in the field of Human Resources and make recommendations as appropriate.

•Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

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•Qualifications

• Four or more years in HR Management in a four or five diamond property hotel with over 100 Associates. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. PHR Certification preferred. 

• Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully managing an upscale hotel environment. 

• Proven leadership skills which support an environment of employee growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork and exceptional customer service. 

• Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and can perform multiple functions and troubleshoot when needed. 

• Must be service and detail oriented, possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving skills. 

• Computer proficiency; to include Microsoft Office and Windows 

• The ability to sit and utilize telephone/computer for an extended period. 

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.