Founded in 1988, Highgate Hotels is a privately-held hotel management company with national and international investments with headquarters in Dallas, TX. ; New York, NY; Vancouver, Canada and London, England.  The company's is one of the industry's leaders in the management and marketing of a high-quality, dynamic portfolio which includes illustrious hotel brands throughout the United States, Canada and Europe such as Hilton, Westin, Hyatt, Sheraton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Radisson, and Marriott. In addition, Highgate Hotels owns and/or manages a number of distinguished independent hotels including the notable Park Central in New York and the renowned Parc 55 in San Francisco. The company's current portfolio includes over 40 hotels globally, totaling more than 19,000 rooms, each designed to offer unique experiences for astute travelers.
   
Highgate Hotels is a fully integrated hotel company made up of over 10,000 associates worldwide with a corporate staff of over 75 associates in the areas of Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Design & Construction, Acquisitions & Development, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Legal.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for assisting
the Director of Human Resources with a variety of Human
Resources functions. He/she is also responsible for
filling all hourly positions in a timely manner,
accurate and timely completion of paperwork, the
understanding and enforcement of company policies, and
assisting with benefits and workmen?s compensation
duties.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS


Fundamental Requirements

? Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing
totals, explain benefits, assist with completion of
enrollment forms, and answer questions.
? Compile review list and distribute to departments.
? Compile Turnover Report, copy and distribute.
? Enter payroll information on computer (wage
information, changes).
? Conduct prescreening interviews.
? Respond to unemployment claims, maintain unemployment
logbook.
? Maintain new hire, termination, transfer and promotion
logbook.
? Audit hours worked in payroll reports for eligibility
of benefits.
? Compile wage surveys.
? Monitor and maintain Leave of Absence log.
? Monitor Workman?s Compensation claims, complete First
Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial
Injury.
? Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and
benefits (insured and noninsured).
? Maintain complimentary room night log, process
employee requests.
? Prepare and place recruitment advertising.
? Process paperwork for terminating employees.
? Maintain advertising logbook.
? Become certified trainer in all Human Resources
training modules.
? Ensure compliance with all HR and related Loss
Prevention SOP?s.
? Participate in Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee.
? Schedule Highgate Hotel Orientation.
? Assist in Highgate Hotel Orientation ? explain
benefits, conduct tour of property.
? Write articles and take pictures for property
newsletter.
? Assist with special projects; plan employee events
(meetings, picnics, parties).
? Coordinate Travel Reduction Program, write Travel
Reduction Plan, conduct yearly transportation survey.
? Maintain First Aid log.

Education & Experience:

? At least 1 year of progressive Human Resources
experience in a hotel or a related industry required.
? Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
? College course work in related field helpful
? High school diploma or equivalent required.



Physical requirements:

? Long hours sometimes required.
? Sedentary work ? Exerting up to 10 pounds of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or
otherwise move objects.



General Requirements

? Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
? Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally
and written, with all level of employees and guests in
an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented
manner.
? Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and
clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
? Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental
functions to meet deadlines.
? Approach all encounters with guests and employees in
an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented
manner.
? Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
? Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
? Maintain regular attendance in compliance with
Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling,
which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
? Maintain high standards of personal appearance and
grooming, which include wearing nametags.
? Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations
to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
? Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify
problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
? Must be effective in handling problems, including
anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving
problems as necessary.
? Must be able to understand and evaluate complex
information, data, etc. from various sources to meet
appropriate objectives.
? Must be able to maintain confidentiality of
information.
? Perform other duties as requested by management.