Director of Human Resources

Job description

A Director of Human Resources will manage Human Resources related activities including succession planning, talent management, recruitment, learning and development and training, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee relations initiatives.

What will I be doing?

As a Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for the effective management and performance of all Human Resources related activities. This includes talent management, succession planning, learning and development and training, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and health and safety initiatives. Specifically, a Director of Human Resources will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  Plan and forecast the short and long-term talent requirements for the hotel to support its business plans
·  Provide and deliver first-class employee relations services to the hotel
·  Manage employee relations issues in the hotel in a confidential manner, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability
·  Manage Union parties' relationship and being the point of contact for hotel lawyers
·  Ensure pay reviews/absence monitoring/wage queries are managed in line with company guidelines
·  Maintain a best practice recruitment approach, including the Company's vacancy management system, to attract the best applicants
·  Ensure completion of management reports for head office and region
·  Build a strong career and succession planning system to retain and develop talent
·  Implement training and development strategies to continuously improve performance and customer service
·  Work with local organisations and schools to promote the hospitality industry Assist and resolve team member and management queries
·  Oversee the hotel's human resources database and payroll system
·  Provide a framework for counselling, coaching, and welfare services
·  Manage the Opinion Survey and the calendar of Team Member social events
·  Manage and resolve, promptly and completely, all employee relations issues
·  Maintain an awareness of competitor human resources activities and best practices  What are we looking for?

A Director of Human Resources serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

·  Tertiary qualifications, or other collegiate-level degree, in Human Resources or related field, required
·  Previous human resources management experience in the hotel, leisure, and/or retail sector
·  Excellent leadership skills and exceptional communication skills
·  Strong commercial/business acumen
·  A passion for leadership and the vision to create a winning team

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!