Director Of Human Resources Operations

Posting Date Jun 28, 2021
Job Number 21048472
Job Category Human Resources
Location JW Marriott Chicago, 151 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Located Remotely? N

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

JOB SUMMARY

Executes strategies that serve to attract, retain and develop diverse premiere talent. Position directs and works with human resource employees on recruitment, total compensation, employee relations and training and development. Executes against objectives outlined in the Human Resource Business Plan and delivers services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as Standard Operating Procedures.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Legal and Compliance Practices

• Ensures terminated employee files are retained for the required length of time.

• Ensures compliance on all human resource audits.

• Ensures proper documentation of all progressive disciplinary action is kept in employee file.

• Ensures compliance with key policies (e.g., Sexual Harassment, Non-Harassment, Non-Discrimination, No Solicitation).

• Works with the unemployment services provider to respond to unemployment claims.

• Attends unemployment hearings and ensures property is properly represented.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Ensures Guarantee of Fair Treatment policy is consistently followed and proper documentation is maintained on all disciplinary issues.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably and that issues are brought to resolution.

• Administers property policies fairly and consistently.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

Managing Human Resources Communication

• Communicates changes to the benefit plans in a timely manner.

• Communicates property rules and regulations via an employee handbook.

• Coaches managers on progressive discipline process.

Managing Staffing and Employee Development Activities

• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of Human Resources employee team members.

• Ensures performance evaluations and merit increase paperwork are maintained in employee files.

• Manages performance appraisal process (e.g., ensures reviews are conducted in a timely manner, increases are processed quickly, and management performance appraisal is completed).

Maintaining Employee Relations

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

• Utilizes an “open door” policy to address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.

• Ensures effective employee communication channels are established and active in departments.

• Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with their team members.

• Strives to improve employee retention.

• Monitors work environment for signs of union organization.

• Solicits employee feedback.

• Organizes Spirit to Serve Our Communities events.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.