Description

Job Purpose: As a HR Generalist you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee engagement. In this role you will manage a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Assists the cluster hotels management team and provides advice and counsel on all laws affecting the operations regarding.

 The cluster consists of the following Hilton brand hotels (managed by Dimension Hospitality LLC) located in the heart of Nashville:

• Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Convention Center
• Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt
• Home2 Suites
• Homewood Suites

This role is Hybrid (will require 3 days of work from the hotels)

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Hiring: Manages the full cycle recruiting process in the company’s Applicant Tracking System, to include posting of jobs, applicant screening, interviews, job offers, background checks, hiring and onboarding. 
• Responsible for the day-to-day organization of associate files, I-9 records, performance reviews, disciplinary action, payroll documents, etc. 
• Handles and coordinates investigations and terminations with the General Manager and/or Regional Director of Human Resources. 
• Submits information about unemployment claims and attends unemployment hearings when needed. 
• Responsible for daily office operations and general administration procedures. 
• Act as liaison to Leaders for all associates. Works with Leaders to resolve conflict to promote the value of the associate, property and ensure an open-door process. 
• Support company-wide engagement initiatives, including employee surveys, recognition programs and team-building activities.
• Track key HR metrics, such as turnover, time-to-fill, and employee satisfaction, and prepare monthly/quarterly reports for leadership.
• Create programs and events to foster a positive work environment for all associates (e.g., pep rallies, all employee meetings, health fairs, etc. Support and administer the employee satisfaction survey in conjunction with Corporate HR. Assist the General Managers and other department managers with developing action plans based on feedback. Facilitate feedback sessions.
• Understand and use the concepts and legal guidelines that guide an employer to ensure all people (candidates or associates) are treated ethically, morally, and within the requirements of the law, with guidance from the Regional Director of Human Resources. Minimal knowledge and practice of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, COBRA, etc., and an understanding of how state laws differ from federal laws.
• Report on worker compensation claims to the Home Office. Coordinate modified duty work with Leaders for associates who have medical restrictions. Function as liaison between the associate and the workers compensation company. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and human resource and payroll database applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation and listening skills.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or similar field of study preferred

Experience: Minimum 2-year HR generalist experience. Experience with FLSA, Title VII issues, and payroll administration.

Licenses/Certifications: SHRM CP certification preferred.