Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the recruitment of qualified applicants for hotel open positions and ensures that hiring standards are followed (i.e. Interviewing, reference checks, team interviews).
• Conducts new employee orientation to familiarize employees with legal, Company, hotel and brand requirements. Ensures accurate completion of new hire paperwork.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee files.
• Coordinates the administration of compensation and benefit programs to include wage and benefit surveys, benefits enrollment and communication, personnel action forms, and payroll changes.
• Provide direction, coaching and counseling on Human Resources issues such as performance management and employee relations
• Communicates, interprets and implements employee services, policies and procedures, ensures consistency in application and compliance with government laws and regulations (i.e. Health and Safety, ESA, Human Rights).
• Provides assistance with the processing of appropriate worker’s compensation, work related injury and unemployment claims to ensure proper completion of required paperwork; monitors costs, participates in safety committee to help minimize potential liabilities.
• Lead the Hotel Social Committee & the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC).
• Maintain high level of employee satisfaction and team spirit by fostering a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
• Participates in supporting accounting functions within the hotel including; WCB, RRSP, basic data entry and inventory systems.
• Work with management to accurately document and report revenue and expenses while safeguarding all hotel assets and its operations.
• Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Health and Safety:

Because safety is a management responsibility, department managers are held directly accountable for safe work practices and control of physical hazards in their areas.

• Manages the recruitment of qualified applicants for hotel open positions and ensures that hiring standards are followed (i.e. Interviewing, reference checks, team interviews).
• Conducts new employee orientation to familiarize employees with legal, Company, hotel and brand requirements. Ensures accurate completion of new hire paperwork.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee files.
• Coordinates the administration of compensation and benefit programs to include wage and benefit surveys, benefits enrollment and communication, personnel action forms, and payroll changes.
• Provide direction, coaching and counseling on Human Resources issues such as performance management and employee relations
• Provide a sounding board for colleague concerns, mediating solutions and initiating changes as needed
• Communicates, interprets and implements employee services, policies and procedures, ensures consistency in application and compliance with government laws and regulations (i.e. Health and Safety, ESA, Human Rights).
• Provide functional direction and ensure compliance of all legal requirements
• Provides assistance with the processing of appropriate worker’s compensation, work related injury and unemployment claims to ensure proper completion of required paperwork; monitors costs, participates in safety committee to help minimize potential liabilities.
• Lead the Hotel Social Committee & the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
• Maintain high level of employee satisfaction and team spirit by fostering a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
• Maintain a high level of effective communication throughout the hotel

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Maintain all required employee injury reports and claim records, and display accident summaries and statistics in the safety center.
• Process reports and maintains records of all employee accidents.
• Administer the claims management system.
• Require an Accident Investigation Report completed for every employee accident. Review and return to Department Manager where not completed.
• Compile and maintain statistical date on accident frequency, cause, and cost in order to identify trends and establish effective preventative programs.
• Disseminate all statistical data among managers and/or departments for review.

Emergency Organization and Planning:

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in establishing and maintaining a complete emergency team. All maintenance and security employees are members of the Fire Emergency Organization and are the first to respond to fire calls.
• Assist in the training of employee evacuation procedures including conducting regular (at least annually) fire drills.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Previous customer service, hotel experience is preferred
• 2 years of previous Human Resource, Hotel Management or related accounting experience is as asset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in handling sensitive information
• Fluent in English communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• A post-secondary degree, diploma or coursework in Human Resources or a related field is an asset
• Demonstrates strong leadership, team building and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel and Power Point is essential
• High degree of professionalism, resourcefulness and dedication
• Certified Human Resources Professional or Certified Human Resources Leader preferred