Director of Human Resources

Plan, develop, coordinate and direct the Human Resource function at the hotel to attract, retain, develop and motivate employees in a cost effective manner in accordance with Franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local laws and regulations while limiting liabilities and promoting a safe, fair, positive work environment.

Position is responsible for the short and long term planning and the daily operations of the Human Resources division. Develops and recommends the hotel's Human Resource objectives. Participates in total management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan and manage the recruitment, interviewing, hiring and orientation processes to maintain staffing levels with qualified individuals while complying with SOPs, federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Position the hotel as the "preferred employer" in the area by maintaining strong community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.

Counsel and train managers on employee relations issues, resolve employee grievances, conduct management exit interviews and examine all exit interviews for trends, implement various employee relations programs to maintain a pro-employee environment that ultimately limits turnover.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures along with state, federal and local laws and regulations as they pertain to every facet of Human Resources/Employer related functions.

Supervise human resources operation in the hotel to attract, retain and motivate staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication, discipline and terminate as appropriate.

Formulate budgets for employee relations, staff training and recruitment advertising as well as wages and benefits for human resource staff for the budgeted time frame. Manage expenses through checkbook accounting for human resource related areas and execute financial management when required. Produce three period forecast as it relates to expense and wages.

Maximize productivity and minimize labor cost by analyzing trends in premium hours and adjusting staffing guidelines to maintain a company budgeted margin for labor cost.
REQUIREMENTS
Must have basic PC knowledge, ability to write and communicate professionally in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and or hotel guests. Bi-lingual fluency a plus. Must be hospitality oriented, and possess the ability to work under pressure. Should possess the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Four year college degree or equivalent/education experience.

Experience is required with this company or other organization(s) for four to five years of employment in a human resources or related field.

Sage Hospitality Resources is one of the nation's leading hotel management and development companies, specializing in management and development of full service and limited service hotels nationwide. We are recognized as an innovative leader in the industry as an operator, employer, developer, and investor. In every business activity, Sage is focused on its vision - "To be recognized by our customers as the best in our business."

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.