TITLE: Director of Human Resources

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: General Manager

Who We Are:

Wurzak Hotel Group is a leader in vertically-integrated hospitality, and we’ve successfully developed and managed a growing portfolio of top tier branded assets throughout some of the most pivotal moments in the last three decades- proving our position as one of the industry’s premier hotel investment groups. We are a premium hotel portfolio and a great core management team, with hotels currently under construction and robust acquisition pipeline, looking to build out our above-property support functions.

Mission Statement:

To deliver memorable experiences and create meaningful moments in the lives of our guests and team members.

What We Offer:

Generous PTO and Holiday Pay

401K after 1 year of employment

Competitive Wages

Health Benefits after 60 Days of Employment

Employee Recognition Luncheons

Job Summary:

The Dalmar/Element Hotel located in downtown Fort Lauderdale is currently seeking a Director of Human Resources. This position will be responsible for leading the team in all aspects of the hotel Human Resources function, to include talent acquisition and retention, compliance, training and development, and all other property HR strategy and operations.

This professional is the champion of the Team Member experience in support of the property and brand guest satisfaction goals.

General Requirements

• Manage end to end recruitment lifecycle process
• Collaborate with department managers and senior leadership to ensure property achieve and maintain staffing levels
• Manage online strategy including career postings and social media positioning
• Enhance, develop and maintain recruitment/employment related documents
• Develop and implement property recruitment strategies
• Lead all event based activity i.e. open houses, job fairs
• Identify, utilize and maintain professional relationships with external sources to generate applicant flow including learning institutions, government and community based organizations
• Partner with property management team to ensure effective recruiting and hiring decisions and practices tie to the strategic goals of the business unit and overall organization
• Provide business relevant and impactful reporting to property team including turn over analysis and cost per hire
• Manage onboarding process
• Manage key employee engagement programs including performance management and employee recognition programs
• Consults with and partner with HQ and property leadership, develops and implements initiatives and programs aimed at ensuring a positive employee experience in support of organization’s talent strategy
• Partner with leadership team to identify and implement regular enhancements to engagement programs as part of continuous improvement efforts
• Facilitate related training and development programs as needed
• Develop and implement an effective and consistent employee communication plan of action
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Fundamental Requirements:

• Experience managing talent management and employee engagement projects and programs
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including verbal and written presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills, follow through and demonstrated leadership
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Team oriented and works well in a collaborative environment
• Technically savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS preferably Paychex
• Excellent Customer Service Skills and relationship building skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic, persuasive, competitive and out going personality
• Ability to understand and provide friendly guest service.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS Degree in Human Resources or relevant field or equivalent
• 2-5 years of experience in a progressive Human Resources role
• Experience in the hospitality industry preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

Work is normally performed in an interior hotel environment. While performing job duties, the associate speaks, listens, completes documents, processes requests and operates office equipment such as a telephone, calculator, computer, copier and fax. Physical requirements include extended periods of standing and/or walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses. This position may be required to operate a motor vehicle.