Regional HR Manager

JHM Hotels has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 35 years. The company currently owns/operates 41 hotels with over 7,000 guestrooms, and over 1,600 associates located in the United States and India operating under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Starwood.  The company mission statement shares this commitment with guests, associates and ownership.   We seek people who are driven by our core values, strive for service excellence and will go the extra mile to provide our guests with a memorable experience. We are interested in attracting and investing in talented individuals, who are dedicated to their career, show integrity and strive for positive results.

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Local Candidates Only

The Georgia Regional HR Manager oversees the Human Resources function ensuring a high level of guest satisfaction and service, compliance with prevailing laws; effective inter-hotel communications, recruitment and selection process, training, execution of creative, meaningful associate relations programs and effective associate counseling for the select-service hotels which have been assigned to them in the region. Currently the Georgia Region is assigned 8 Properties in the Atlanta area and one in Augusta. This position will require travel 25%-30% of the time typically in the greater Atlanta area. Occasional overnight or extended travel may be required at times

This Position;

• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Assist Regional Director of Operations and GM’s in region with disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate all HRIS adjustments, changes, updates, and input for region.
• Coordinate all Performance Evaluations with General Managers for associates in the region.
• Conducts recruitment efforts for all personnel, students, and temporary associates in assigned properties;
• Conducts recruitment efforts for properties by attending regional job fairs, seminars, meetings and HR events in the cities within the region
• Assist associates with benefits including, but not limited to: new hire enrollment, resolve associate coverage claims and card issues, transmit enrollment, dependent changes, cancelation forms in a timely manner; report changes, communications problems, updates and concerns to plans(s), etc. and to manage; maintain on-going contact with providers regarding plan issues/concerns; reconcile benefit provider invoices as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains property records and reports. Participate in staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars as requested. Maintains company organization charts and associate directory for region.
• Coordinate Safety Committees and Meetings with the General Managers within the Region;
• Conducts New Hire Orientation for all new hires; Coordinates transition to department trainer on property
• Advises management of employee relations issues.
• Stays current on Human Resources issues, policies; and compliance practices for States within the region of responsibility.
• Responds to associate/manager inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Prepares associate separation notices and related documentation for terminations in region of responsibility.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Compose clear, well-written, professional correspondence and other written communications.
• Oversees Worker’s Compensation claims for associates in the properties within the region of responsibility; Updates Corporate Human Resources Director of impending issues
• Possesses strong working knowledge of human resources and applicable laws as well as a strong working knowledge of the hospitality industry.
• Ability to negotiate with confidence and to persuasively overcome objections.

This is the perfect position for someone wanting to grow their career in the Human Resources field by taking on several smaller hotel properties.

College degree preferably in Hotel Administration; 2-3 years Human Resources Manager/Generalist or Supervisor experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; Previous HR experience in hospitality preferred

SHRM Certified Professional or Senior Professional (PHR or SPHR) preferred. Valid State Driver’s License (anyone driving a Company vehicle or required to drive as a part of their job); Others required by Brand Standard and/or State Law.

JHM Hotels is an E-Verify Employer.  M/F/D/V    EOE