Director of Human Resources ($106,800-$165,600) at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Newport Beach, CA

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Find your place at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach: At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Human Resources is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This person is responsible for aligning associate strategies with our operations strategies and service initiatives to meet the hotels business objectives. The Human Resources function prides itself on excellence, service, integrity and accountability. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. About the Role: The Director of Human Resources is responsible for short and long term planning of the HR function. This means leading strategically and tactically in the areas of workforce planning, recruitment and staffing strategies, wage and salary administration, associate and labor relations, benefits and workforce training and development. Duties include:

Develop HR strategies and administer HR policies and procedures
Strong background in employment, employee relations, benefits, wage and salary, employee training, accident prevention, and government regulations and policies as they impact HR
Support operational efforts through proper staffing and training of associates
Conduct needs analysis, develop, implement, and monitor training programs and materials
Instruct managers in developing alternatives/solutions to employee concerns, and in carrying out/operating within regulatory programs
Successfully defend against unemployment claims, Workers' Compensation claims, etc.
Conduct wage and salary surveys.
Provides employee counseling as necessary
Plans and coordinates employee functions, suggestion program, etc.
Take an active role in professional HR organizations
Work closely with Corporate HR function
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Wage Information:

The salary range for this position is $106,800 to $165,600.

This is the range that Hyatt Regency Newport Beach reasonably expects to pay.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in the United States. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

Qualifications

6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt)
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills