Assists the Human Resources Manager in the overall management and administration of the human resources function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day HR Department operation. Communicate all applicable HR processes to managers and hotel staff relating to, but not limited to labor, contract compliance, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, orientation, staff relations, benefits, performance reviews, employment verifications and other HR related processes.

• Manage the hotel's employee relations programs, including picnics, holiday parties, health fairs, employee communication sources, etc. and coordinates and directs staff through detailed oral and written instruction to facilitate successful completion of all related events/programs. Design and implement new programs as may be needed for special promotions, events, or programs.

• Counsel and/or discipline employees as needed, through clear, calm and direct oral and written communications, in accordance with the guidelines established by the hotel.

• Oversee the overall function of Sicorax HRIS System including, but not limited to payroll, report generating, and other related functions.

• Respond to and negotiates on behalf of the hotel, all claims for unemployment.

• Supervise departmental and hotel staff regarding all issues relating to worker's compensation to endure minimum exposure by the hotel to related expenses.

• Assist in or prepares periodic reports relating to the Human Resources function (e.g. labor turnover, payroll analysis, operational budget) through the use of a moderately complex computer system and written reports.

• Assist in the recruitment, selection and training of new personnel, utilizing internal and external sources/programs to attract and train qualified candidates.

• Assist in the administration of all employee benefit programs, assuring timely processing of all related claims and employee awareness of available benefits.

• Other duties and special projects as requested such as attend meetings in the absence of the Human Resources Manager.

• Direct and manage the day-to-day HR Department operation. Communicate all applicable human resources processes to managers and hotel staff relating to, but not limited to contract compliance, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, orientation, employee relations, benefits, performance reviews, employment verification and other HR related processes. Counsel and/or disciplines employees as needed through clear, calm and direct oral and written communications in accordance with corporate and hotel specific guidelines.

• Direct the hotel’s employee relations programs including picnics, holiday functions, health fairs, employee communication sources, etc. and coordinates and directs staff through detailed oral and written instruction to facilitate successful completion of all related events/programs. Design and implement new programs as may be needed for special promotions, events or programs (e.g. safety, blood drives). Ensure events are in keeping with the approved budget.

• Supervise departmental and hotel staff regarding all issues relating to workers.

• Ensure effective Human resources planning / schedule - manning in conjunction with departmental managers ensuring highest levels of flexibility and productivity.

• Assist the HR Manager in the recruitment process including advertising, briefing of agencies, interview with departmental managers, offer documentation, references and job orientation.

• Organise and running exit interviews with all permanent employees who leave the hotel to help managers understand potential areas for improvement in the way we manage people.

• Be responsible for managing the payroll function and ensure that the software meets the business demands.

• Ensure that contractual and legal responsibilities are discharged fully and that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.

• Ensure that all process of the payroll is effected and compliant to provisions of the law.

• Assist the HR Manager to ensure that the hotel has a full team of trained departmental trainers who can ensure that every employee receives sound job skills training.

• Support the HR Manager and Managers in cases of disciplinary and grievance offering fair, lawful and commercially realistic advice on all occasions.

• Any other duties as may be assigned.