Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

Manage the day-to-day management of Human Resources for The Sonesta Atlanta Northwest. Focus areas may include one or more of the following: recruiting, benefits and pay administration, employee relations, and/ or training for hotel employees. Maintain confidentiality to the extent possible in all HR- related matters.

Job Description

Job Description

Manage the recruitment process including screening, routing, tracking, and filing of resumes and applications, scheduling interviews, writing and mailing correspondences to candidates, solicited resumes, and/or applicants, maintain internal and external job posting sites, place advertisements, and may enter applications, resumes, and hire information into system(s).Identify, recruit, and make recommendations for hiring candidates for all hotel positions. Screen, interview and test applicants; coordinate background checks/references, and process applicable paperwork, etc. Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up to date personnel files on all employees. Ensure that company hiring standards, laws and applicable regulations are followed in the application, hiring and selection process. Work with department heads to anticipate and plan for upcoming staffing needs and related budgets.Establish and maintain relationships with local recruiting sources, colleges/universities, and outreach agencies for recruitment purposes, and represent the Company by attending Job/ Career Fairs as appropriate.Prepare in-house job postings weekly and distribute in accordance with departmental procedures.Maintain up-to-date Applicant Flow information according to established company procedures of application activity and ensure accuracy of information at all times.Prepare and send correspondence on job offers to specified applicants.Assist in processing new hires, transfers and terminations by explaining instructions on completing all appropriate forms. Complete designated procedures in compliance with hotel standards.May be responsible for all employment data entry, to include hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, increases, and applicant disposition, etc.Maintain employee I-9 information including re-certifying credentials and using E-VerifyMaintain confidentiality and security of employee information, correspondence, reports and files.Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.Conduct, document and analyze data from exit interviews, turnover statistics, absenteeism reports etc. to identify trends, training needs, supervisory issues, etc., to improve employee satisfaction and retention.Administer Hotel’s 401k plan including quarterly enrollment, participant changes, etc.Responsible for planning and coordinating annual holiday party and other employee eventsResponsible for monthly benefits enrollment of benefit plansFacilitate effective training and development programs for employees, which may include programs such as Designated Trainer Training, G.U.E.S.T. training, the Progressive Discipline process, performance management process, and related management programs and initiatives. Conduct new employee orientation to familiarize employees with Company standards, policies, procedures, rules and other employee programs.Participate in Unemployment Process and Workers Compensation Process as needed. Ensure that there is an active safety committee at the hotel and that safety programs are implemented, and employees are motivated to follow safety procedures. Provide required documentation in response to unemployment claims. Ensure that paperwork is complete and documentation is thorough so the company’s position can be legally and effectively represented.Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.  Key departmental contact includes all hotel staff, Corporate Human Resources, and Corporate Legal.Attend Management and departmental meetingsConduct wage survey within labor market to determine competitive wage rateAssist HR Director with preparation of budget and capital expensesAttend HR related functions, meetings, training, and informational seminars for the benefit of the HotelAssist with Payroll process as neededMay coordinate and administer locally developed specialized recognition programsAssist with Employee Engagement strategies and activities to ensure the hotel is continually assessing and improving its management and leadership practices to ensure a highly engaged workforce. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel staff, Corporate Human Resources and Corporate legal.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or related degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.Professional HR Designation (PHR, SPHR, or other) preferred.Previous experience in Human Resources is required.Hospitality experience preferred.Must speak fluent English.Ability to work some nights, weekends and holidays is required.Ability to travel between properties when neededThis job requires ability to perform the following:Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 poundsStanding and moving around facilityHandling objects, files, training materials and equipment, etc.Use a keyboard to generate various work-related documentsThe statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 
 

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Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance

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