Assistant Director of Human Resources - Plant Riverside District

An inspiring career awaits you! 
 
The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, unique restaurants and experiences with a Bohemian twist. The collection's captivating hotels feature curated art, original music, unique architecture and stories around every corner, all located in destinations people want to be. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we are committed to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being. We believe people want to be inspired!

Grand Performers may enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
• Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary 

The overall objective and purpose of the Assistant Director of Human Resources position is to align the property Human Resource objectives with hotel and company strategies to deliver HR services that enable business success. The incumbent is responsible for talent acquisition, succession/workforce planning, performance management and development at all levels and coaching/developing others to help influence and execute business objectives in the most efficient manner. They are to provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing the activities of the property in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the company.

Standards & Culture

Individuals must serve as a cultural ambassador by upholding and promoting our standards.

• Image & Presence: Our team is sophisticated and purposeful in their communication and body language.
• Service: Intuitive. Our team inspires the guest (and Grand Performer) experience with warmth and deliberate elegance.
• Performance: Extraordinary. Our team rises to outperform and consistently be at our best for even better.

Core Responsibilities 

Primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:

• Partners with the Director of Human Resources to ensure that property Human Resource strategies are in alignment with the overall company strategic HR framework
• Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs
• Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization
• Studies legislation and other publications to assess industry trends
• Partner with the Payroll Department to process payroll for assigned property
• Implements and sustains Human Resource initiatives at the property
• Develops staffing strategy in collaboration with the hiring manager; manages the hiring process
• Oversees the on-property recruitment process
• Oversees the on-boarding process ensuring a positive first impression and efficient transition of new hires
• Creates development plans in collaboration with an individual’s manager and assists with follow-up
• Ensures managers are properly documenting performance, including progressive discipline and performance reviews
• Champions communication throughout the property
• Executes and follows up on the Grand Performer Engagement Survey
• Keeps current and knowledgeable in the internal and external compensation and work competitive environments
• Conducts investigations when complaints and concerns are expressed by Grand Performers or are observed by Human Resources
• Manages Unemployment Claims, prepares for and attends Unemployment Hearings
• Train staff on human resource policies, legal compliance issues, improvement of job skills, and other courses to develop Grand Performers
• Conducts the Grand Performer recognition program
• All other duties as assigned, planned or unplanned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.

• Strategic business leader - Works strategically to devise plans in alignment with organizational goals.
• Cultivates engagement - Builds loyalty to the company and not to themselves. Proven ability to host/facilitate effective meetings, motivate teams to produce results with tight timeframes while simultaneously managing several projects.
• Generates alignment - Ensures proper time and effort is spent to build high level performance and consistency throughout collection.
• Leads with courage - Provides a culture of accountability.
• Execution of plans - Utilizes our systems, tools and resources to accomplish results and achieve goals.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer system and HR related application knowledge and skills
• Ability to work with considerable independence, developing processes to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives
• Ability to successfully surface opportunities in work processes and staffing optimization

Key Partnerships

• Property General Manager
• Property Operational Leaders 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory and leadership responsibilities include achieving results through providing direction and accountability of the following Grand Performers within the culture and policies established by the Kessler Collection. 

• HR Specialist

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related training equivalent - required
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title – required
• Experience within luxury brand/markets – preferred

Work Environment

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
• Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus,  airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting and standing for long and short periods of time. 

The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.