Hyatt Regency Savannah

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. 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's 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.

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
• Must be able to drive and support Hyatt's purpose by identifying opportunities to display authentic human care to guests and colleagues so they can be their best.

Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Family Bonding Time
• Adoption Assistance
• $1,000 per year for Educational Assistance
• Complimentary and Discounted Hyatt Hotel Room Nights
• Free Meals in our Colleague Dining Room
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Support for Your Personal Wellbeing (Complimentary Headspace Subscription, Employee Assistance Program, and more)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the core of our Purpose - to care for people so they can be their best - and we must be deeply involved in actions that fight racial injustice and inequality. Learn more about how Change Starts Here .

Qualifications

• 6 years or more of progressive Human Resource experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Service oriented style with professional presentation 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