The Human Resources Manager leads hotel HR strategy, employee engagement, culture, compliance, payroll processing, audits, onboarding, talent development, salary and benefits evaluations, recognition programs, and diversity initiatives. The role partners with hotel leadership, manages HR standards and budget, supports internal promotions, and organizes team and community activities.
Description
About Us: Ensemble Services is currently seeking a dedicated Human Resources Manager to support our team at Hyatt Place Pasadena. The ideal candidate will bring hotel experience, and though not required, bilingual Spanish is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy:
- Implement HR strategic objectives innovatively, aligning with global Ensemble Hospitality HR functions.
- Partner with GM/EC to deliver on Ensemble Hospitality’s values, fostering high-impact team engagement experiences.
Leadership:
- Serve as the hotel’s credible Subject Matter Expert on Team Member engagement, culture, compliance, and talent development.
- Remain current on industry trends, evaluate process improvements, and engage in community activities.
Culture:
- Integrate Ensemble Hospitality’s Mission & Values into HR Ops initiatives.
- Create a vibrant workplace, championing recognition, wellness programs, and diversity and inclusion.
- Lead employee celebrations
- Lead the Team on community service engagements
HR Operations:
- Ensure HR standards comply with laws, conduct annual audits, and manage HR budget.
- Embrace and implement Ensemble HR initiatives, ensuring collective application of HR basics.
- Processing of payroll, payroll reports and month-end payroll compliance reports
Talent:
- Proactively identify talent gaps and address shortfalls through onboarding, leadership development, and internal promotions.
- Perform annual salary and benefits evaluations, supporting a leadership and development culture.
Requirements:
- Two-year degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; two years of experience in HR or management operations.
- Or Four-year bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related major; two years of experience in HR or management operations.
- Paylocity HRIS & payroll experience.
- Hyatt Experience a plus but not required
- Union experience preferred.
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