HR Director - Continuous Learning Opportunities

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 Epicurean Atlanta, an Autograph Collection boutique hotel that is filled with culinary-inspired design elements, from butcher block to brushed metals. Foodies love our 178 hotel rooms, each with an artisanal pantry and eclectic furnishings located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. We provide a sanctuary for the connoisseurs of life where each taste and sip takes you on a new journey of discovery.

We are looking for a Human Resources Director, you will be responsible for all property-related HR actions and strategies. You will help to define our HR strategy, drive talent development, and implement solutions to enhance our culture. A member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role aligning HR practices, processes, procedures and services with our evolving business needs.

What you’ll do

• Manage day-to-day HR operations on property. Plan, organize and direct all aspects of HR management to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all associates, compliance with company policies and manage associate relations.
• Implement personnel policies, practices and procedures that comply with labor law and are consistent with corporate philosophies and culture.
• Design and implement comprehensive talent acquisition and retention plans. Develop job descriptions and marketing procedures, candidate sourcing, participate in interview process, collaborate with leadership on labor forecasting and retention initiatives.
• Actively work with property leadership to develop and implement associate engagement and promote a positive culture.
• Develop relationships with local universities, communities and other related organizations. Actively participate in outreach initiatives representing the property, including career fairs.

• Develop and administer a performance management system that aligns with job specific goals and with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve associate relations issues including conflict resolution, investigations, associate disputes, attendance issues and general questions.
• Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, compensation, hiring practices, engagement, turnover, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding including offers, pre-employment processes, orientation scheduling and presenting the HR content of the orientation.

• Participates as a strategic member of the leadership team.

What skills you’ll need

• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to coach leadership and associates to promote a positive work culture.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated collaborative work style with ability to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, implement solutions, influence decision makers.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a changing, fast-paced and growing environment.

• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Thorough knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office suite and other internal management and Human Resources systems

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of progressive experience in a Human Resources environment, preferably in hospitality.
• A combination of education and experience in HR may be considered.
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM certification preferred.