New York City Growth - Highgate Hotels

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle Location: Overview: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for assisting the Complex Director of Human Resources with a variety of Human Resources functions. He/she is also responsible for filling all hourly positions in a timely manner, accurate and timely completion of paperwork, the understanding and enforcement of company policies, and assisting with benefits and workmen's compensation duties. Responsibilities: Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with completion of enrollment forms, and answer questions. Compile review list and distribute to departments. Compile Turnover Report, copy and distribute. Enter payroll information on computer (wage information, changes). Conduct prescreening interviews. Respond to unemployment claims, maintain unemployment logbook. Maintain new hire, termination, transfer and promotion logbook. Audit hours worked in payroll reports for eligibility of benefits. Compile wage surveys. Monitor and maintain Leave of Absence log. Monitor Workman's Compensation claims, complete First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury. Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and benefits (insured and noninsured). Maintain complimentary room night log, process employee requests. Prepare and place recruitment advertising. Process paperwork for terminating employees. Maintain advertising logbook. Become certified trainer in all Human Resources training modules. Ensure compliance with all HR and related Loss Prevention SOP's. Participate in Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee. Schedule Highgate Hotel Orientation. Assist in Highgate Hotel Orientation - explain benefits, conduct tour of property. Write articles and take pictures for property newsletter. Assist with special projects; plan employee events (meetings, picnics, parties). Coordinate Travel Reduction Program, write Travel Reduction Plan, conduct yearly transportation survey. Maintain First Aid log. Qualifications: At least 1 year of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry required. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. College course work in related field helpful High school diploma or equivalent required. Long hours sometimes required. Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Director of Human Resources is responsible for staffing qualified personnel; ensuring employment statute compliance; overseeing all aspects of wage, benefit, worker's compensation unemployment; training program direction, implementation and administration; and employee relations coaching, counseling and discipline. Responsibilities: Direct and supervise Human Resources staff. Prepare and maintain Human Resources budget. Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/employee regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance. Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, ADA, Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings. Implement policies and programs to guarantee compliance. Communicate new policies, information, and directives to all employees. Instruct staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure staffs compliance with HR policies and procedures. Coordinate and monitor recruitment, screening and reference checking of all non-exempt personnel. Recruit, interview and recommend all exempt personnel. Maintain employee benefits programs. Set up, approve, and maintain all wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations. Recommend and/or approve all employee transitions, i.e. new hire, transfer, promotion, etc. Maintain open door policy. Monitor and analyze turnover statistics. Conduct training classes. Update and submit required reports in a timely manner. Participate in and monitor safety committee in compliance with Loss Prevention SOP's. Ensure compliance with all HR related Loss Prevention SOP's. Establish and maintain safety incentive program. Become a certified trainer in all current HR training modules. Participate in and monitor effectiveness of Highgate Hotel Enrichment committee. Maintain Heroes of Hospitality (Employee of Month/Year) program. Practice positive employee relations, including coaching, counseling & discipline. Develop and maintain "no cost" benefit programs. Monitor Service Standards by Position training program. Participate in and monitor orientation programs. Develop managers for future advancement. Ensure managers are using coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns. Ensure Associate Opinion Survey is completed by all employees. Condense and expedite paperwork, develop internal communications, improve record keeping. Develop and maintain suggestion box program. Plan and edit employee newsletter. Manage all personnel files. Manage resume and application files. Develop and monitor recruitment resources. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience. Previous supervisory responsibility required. College course work in related field helpful Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws required. Long hours sometimes required. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle Location: Overview: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for assisting the Complex Director of Human Resources with a variety of Human Resources functions. He/she is also responsible for filling all hourly positions in a timely manner, accurate and timely completion of paperwork, the understanding and enforcement of company policies, and assisting with benefits and workmen's compensation duties. Responsibilities: Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with completion of enrollment forms, and answer questions. Compile review list and distribute to departments. Compile Turnover Report, copy and distribute. Enter payroll information on computer (wage information, changes). Conduct prescreening interviews. Respond to unemployment claims, maintain unemployment logbook. Maintain new hire, termination, transfer and promotion logbook. Audit hours worked in payroll reports for eligibility of benefits. Compile wage surveys. Monitor and maintain Leave of Absence log. Monitor Workman's Compensation claims, complete First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury. Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and benefits (insured and noninsured). Maintain complimentary room night log, process employee requests. Prepare and place recruitment advertising. Process paperwork for terminating employees. Maintain advertising logbook. Become certified trainer in all Human Resources training modules. Ensure compliance with all HR and related Loss Prevention SOP's. Participate in Highgate Hotel Enrichment Committee. Schedule Highgate Hotel Orientation. Assist in Highgate Hotel Orientation - explain benefits, conduct tour of property. Write articles and take pictures for property newsletter. Assist with special projects; plan employee events (meetings, picnics, parties). Coordinate Travel Reduction Program, write Travel Reduction Plan, conduct yearly transportation survey. Maintain First Aid log. Qualifications: At least 1 year of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry required. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. College course work in related field helpful High school diploma or equivalent required. Long hours sometimes required. Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Director of Human Resources is responsible for staffing qualified personnel; ensuring employment statute compliance; overseeing all aspects of wage, benefit, worker's compensation unemployment; training program direction, implementation and administration; and employee relations coaching, counseling and discipline. Responsibilities: Direct and supervise Human Resources staff. Prepare and maintain Human Resources budget. Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/employee regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance. Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, ADA, Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings. Implement policies and programs to guarantee compliance. Communicate new policies, information, and directives to all employees. Instruct staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure staffs compliance with HR policies and procedures. Coordinate and monitor recruitment, screening and reference checking of all non-exempt personnel. Recruit, interview and recommend all exempt personnel. Maintain employee benefits programs. Set up, approve, and maintain all wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations. Recommend and/or approve all employee transitions, i.e. new hire, transfer, promotion, etc. Maintain open door policy. Monitor and analyze turnover statistics. Conduct training classes. Update and submit required reports in a timely manner. Participate in and monitor safety committee in compliance with Loss Prevention SOP's. Ensure compliance with all HR related Loss Prevention SOP's. Establish and maintain safety incentive program. Become a certified trainer in all current HR training modules. Participate in and monitor effectiveness of Highgate Hotel Enrichment committee. Maintain Heroes of Hospitality (Employee of Month/Year) program. Practice positive employee relations, including coaching, counseling & discipline. Develop and maintain "no cost" benefit programs. Monitor Service Standards by Position training program. Participate in and monitor orientation programs. Develop managers for future advancement. Ensure managers are using coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns. Ensure Associate Opinion Survey is completed by all employees. Condense and expedite paperwork, develop internal communications, improve record keeping. Develop and maintain suggestion box program. Plan and edit employee newsletter. Manage all personnel files. Manage resume and application files. Develop and monitor recruitment resources. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience. Previous supervisory responsibility required. College course work in related field helpful Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws required. Long hours sometimes required. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Director of Human Resources is responsible for staffing qualified personnel; ensuring employment statute compliance; overseeing all aspects of wage, benefit, worker's compensation unemployment; training program direction, implementation and administration; and employee relations coaching, counseling and discipline. Responsibilities: Direct and supervise Human Resources staff. Prepare and maintain Human Resources budget. Maintain thorough and current knowledge of all Human Resources/employee regulations and laws, and ensure that the property is in compliance. Participate in EEO, Unemployment, Wage & Hour, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, ADA, Immigration and Naturalization Service hearings. Implement policies and programs to guarantee compliance. Communicate new policies, information, and directives to all employees. Instruct staff in interpretation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure staffs compliance with HR policies and procedures. Coordinate and monitor recruitment, screening and reference checking of all non-exempt personnel. Recruit, interview and recommend all exempt personnel. Maintain employee benefits programs. Set up, approve, and maintain all wage and salary programs, including performance evaluations. Recommend and/or approve all employee transitions, i.e. new hire, transfer, promotion, etc. Maintain open door policy. Monitor and analyze turnover statistics. Conduct training classes. Update and submit required reports in a timely manner. Participate in and monitor safety committee in compliance with Loss Prevention SOP's. Ensure compliance with all HR related Loss Prevention SOP's. Establish and maintain safety incentive program. Become a certified trainer in all current HR training modules. Participate in and monitor effectiveness of Highgate Hotel Enrichment committee. Maintain Heroes of Hospitality (Employee of Month/Year) program. Practice positive employee relations, including coaching, counseling & discipline. Develop and maintain "no cost" benefit programs. Monitor Service Standards by Position training program. Participate in and monitor orientation programs. Develop managers for future advancement. Ensure managers are using coaching, counseling and discipline to address issues/concerns. Ensure Associate Opinion Survey is completed by all employees. Condense and expedite paperwork, develop internal communications, improve record keeping. Develop and maintain suggestion box program. Plan and edit employee newsletter. Manage all personnel files. Manage resume and application files. Develop and monitor recruitment resources. Qualifications: At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a hotel or a related industry; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 3 or more years of related experience. Previous supervisory responsibility required. College course work in related field helpful Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws required. Long hours sometimes required. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.