Hyatt Regency Portland Convention Center

WE ARE LOOKING FOR a Director of Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Human Resources to join our team.

As a member of the Leadership Committee, the Director of Human Resources is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This leader is responsible for aligning colleague strategies with our operations strategies and service initiatives to meet the hotels business objectives. The Human Resources function prides itself on our Hyatt values of empathy, experimentation, inclusion, respect, integrity, and wellbeing. You can help create an engaging environment where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

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, workforce training and development and local diversity initiatives.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Cares for all stakeholders including colleagues, guests and the community
• Develops HR strategies and administer HR policies and procedures
• Demonstrates a strong background in employment, employee relations, benefits, wage and salary, employee training, accident prevention, and government regulations and policies as they impact HR
• Supports operational efforts through proper staffing and training of colleagues
• Conducts needs analysis to develop programing and training
• Coaches managers in developing alternatives/solutions to colleague concerns
• Successfully defends against unemployment claims, Workers' Compensation claims, etc.
• Conducts wage and salary surveys.
• Provides colleague counseling as necessary
• Plans and coordinates colleague functions
• Takes an active role in professional HR organizations
• Works closely with Corporate HR function
• Demonstrates Hyatt service standards and procedures

What are the additional benefits of working at the Hyatt Regency Portland?

Our team members work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

· Health Benefits for you and your dependents

· Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays

· 401K Plan with Matching Contributions

· Employee Stock Purchase

· Wellbeing Programs

· Tri-Met discount

· Complementary Meals

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Family Bonding Benefits as well as Oregon Paid Leave

· Complimentary hotel nights, friends & family discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

· Eligible to participate in the hotel's Incentive Compensation plan

About Hyatt Regency Portland

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Hyatt Regency Portland has everything a traveler could need under one hotel roof with over 600 guest rooms, 16 suites and over 39,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. You will rest comfortably in spacious rooms and suites. Enjoy delicious breakfast at Bridgetown, fresh brewed coffee from Portland Coffee Roasters and homemade pastries at The Market or meet for drinks at Spoke & Fork Bar. Reenergize in the 24-hour StayFit™ Gym or enjoy a run along the Willamette River. If you are hosting a meeting or event, our hotel sits directly next to the Oregon Convention Center which houses 328,909 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Join us for this incredible opportunity to be a key member of our leadership team at Hyatt Regency Portland and Hyatt Hotels; a company that continuously earns a spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For®, Fortune’s Great Place to Work®, Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity.

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.

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Previous labor relations experience highly preferred for this role
• 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