People And Culture Assistant Manager So / Auckland

Company Description

SO / is a coveted collection of hotels, rooted in the world of fashion.

Making its stylish debut on the global hotel scene in 2011, SO / continues to command attention with its avant-garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in carrying out the daily activities of the Human Resource Office including recruitment, total compensation, and training and development.

Additionally, he / she assists in delivering HR services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success; as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Managing Recruitment and Hiring Process

Assists in the interviewing and hiring of Human Resource employee team members with the appropriate skills, as needed.

Assists in establishing and maintains contact with external recruitment sources.

Attends job fairs and ensures documentation of outreach efforts in accordance with Human Resource Standard Operating Procedures.

Networks with local organizations (e.g., Hotel Association and peers) to source candidates for current or future openings.

Assists in monitoring candidate identification and selection process.

Performs quality control on candidate identification / selection.

Assisting In Administering And Educating Employee Benefits

Works with the unemployment services provider to respond to unemployment claims; reviews provider reports for accuracy and corrects errors.

Assists with unemployment claim activity reports.

Attends unemployment hearings and ensures property is properly represented, as needed.

Assisting in Managing Employee Development

Assists with departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.

Assists with coordination and facilitation of new hire orientation program to generate a positive first impression for employees and emphasize the importance of guest service in company culture.

Ensures attendance by all new hires and participation of the leadership team in training programs

Assists with ensuring departmental orientation processes are in place and employees receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.

Assisting in Maintaining Employee Relations

Assists in maintaining effective employee communication channels in the property (e.g., develops daily communications and assists with regularly scheduled property-wide meetings).

Reviews progressive discipline documentation for accuracy and consistency, and checks for supportive documentation and is accountable for determining appropriate action.

Utilizes an "open door" policy to acknowledge employee problems or concerns in a timely manner

Ensures employee issues are referred to the Department Manager for resolution or escalated to the Director of Human Resources / Multi-Property Director of Human Resources.

Partners with Loss Prevention to conduct employee accident investigations, as necessary.

Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Assisting in Managing Legal and Compliance Practices

Assists with ensuring employee files contain required employment paperwork, proper performance management and compensation documentation, are properly maintained and secured for the required length of time.

Assists with ensuring compliance with procedure for accessing, reviewing, and auditing employee files and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act.

Assists with ensuring medical records are maintained in a separate, secure and confidential medical file.

Facilitates random, reasonable belief and post-accident drug testing process (in properties where applicable).

Communicates property rules and regulations via the employee handbook.

Assists with ensuring all safety and security policies (e.g., property removal, lost and found items, blood borne pathogens, accident reporting, and hygiene) are communicated to employees on a regular basis through orientation, property meetings, bulletin boards, etc.

Assists with periodic claims reviews with Regional Claims office to ensure claims are closed in a timely manner and reserve levels are appropriate for open claims.

Assists with managing Workers Compensation claims to ensure appropriate employee care and manage costs.

At SO / Uptown Dubai we do more than just deliver a service.

We endeavour to think big, go beyond expectation to make a positive impact that creates an unforgettable experience for our guests and our teams.

We're all expected to show initiative, empowerment and willingness to provide a wide range of services that guide guests throughout their stay at SO / .

Whether it is to address guests' enquiries, preparing reports, operations or just sharing with a guest what is hot in Uptown, from a guest's perspective every exchange should feel seamless and effortless.

At all levels and positions within our organization, our success is incumbent on a set of behaviours each of us are committed to.

These include adhering to company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, and upholding quality standards.

Because we're an avant-garde and stylish brand, we're also passionate about maintaining a professional uniform, personal appearance, and bespoke communications.

There is no room for ego : come as you are, humble and kind.

At SO / we work hard, but make it fun.

You will constantly be on the move, walking about and being hands-on.

You might even need to lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than 10 pounds without assistance.

Most of all, our aim is to do things right, not just the first time but every single time to the benefit of our guests, our hotel and each other because we're all in it together!

Additional Information

Ennismore brings together talented teams, from unique brands, to create a culture that is entrepreneurial and purpose-driven in everything we do.

We're the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, and we're not slowing down.

We're expanding into new countries and cities, creating exciting opportunities.

Inspiring Discovery

Our purpose is to Inspire Discovery for our guests, but we also look to inspire our teams.

We inspire our teams to discover their best self through learning opportunities, to grow and to be inspired to make a positive impact on local communities.

Inclusive Culture

Our culture is purpose-driven, dynamic and inclusive which puts our community at the heart of everything we do.

We're open minded, we celebrate difference, welcome diversity of thought and accept people for who they are, allowing them to bring their whole self to work.

Global Perks

Being part of the Ennismore family comes with some incredible perks, including everyone's favourite, our global discounts programme with up to 50% off stays at our hotels and up to 30% off when eating at our restaurants and bars.

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