Assistant Human Resources Manager

JOB SUMMARY

At The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne our Ladies and Gentlemen are the most important resources in our service commitment to our guests. The Assistant Human Resources Manager plays a vital role in nurturing this belief by supporting the strategic and operational effectiveness of the Human Resources function.

This role assists the Director of HR on overseeing all HR functions and partners closely with department leaders to bring The Ritz-Carlton Credo & Employee Promise to life.

You will oversee daily HR operations guide leaders in talent management support learning initiatives champion compliance and Take Care programs. Through thoughtful leadership and emotional intelligence you will help sustain a workplace built on trust respect and genuine care.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources Business Administration or related major; 2 years of work experience required.
• Technical knowledge of MHUB ADP Emplive highly regarded
• Deep understanding of HIGA HBIA NES Workers Compensation

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.

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you your family and friends
• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave and paid leave during your birthday month
• Grow develop and progress with internationally recognised training programs unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
• Genuine care for associates physical emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend