• 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