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Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the most iconic institutions of our nation, The Hay-Adams is the downtown Washington, D.C. hotel for discerning guests. Enveloped by views of the White House, St. John’s Church, and the scenic Lafayette Park, the 5-star accommodations at The Hay-Adams are the embodiment of refined residence. Marked by Washington, D.C.’s most accommodating amenities and dedicated services, The Hay-Adams is the boutique hotel of choice for the modern luxury traveler. The Hay-Adams offers an exceptional guest experience that goes beyond a good night’s sleep.

Do you have a passion for hospitality? We are currently seeking a phenomenal leader to become our Director of Human Resources for The Hay-Adams. With 5-star accommodations, including 124 refined guest rooms and 21 deluxe suites, The Hay-Adams is a luxury Downtown DC hotel unlike any other. The ideal candidate will possess an unmatched dedication to making a difference for our internal guests and our team members. As the Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for completing the following responsibilities while displaying a high degree of business acumen, analytical capability and an ability to adapt to continuous change. You will develop strategies to attract and retain top talent that will exceed our guest expectations and support B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s One Team philosophy. If you enjoy being an integral member of a cohesive team, have a winning personality, and a strong HR professional background, this opportunity was created with you in mind.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group invites you to take your career to the next level! As a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry, our commitment to our team is in our “One Team!” values. Our integrated approach in obtaining top talent ensures key players who are committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels, have a sound understanding of the industry, and possess significant attributes to enhance our culture. Joining our team says you are committed to guest satisfaction and promise to uphold the highest level of integrity.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain and coordinate hotel training programs that provide for specific skills training and management/supervisory development for a high-end luxury hotel, including anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training.
  • Direct and coordinate human resources activities to hire, train, develop, empower, coach, and counsel. Direct the administration of performance appraisals in all departments.
  • Maintain hotel’s human resources information system so as to provide accurate service professional records that comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Monitor hotel’s compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
  • Manage and administer all health insurance and benefits plans, working closing with our VP of Human Resources.
  • Maintain working knowledge and remain up to date on law changes and regulations relating to PPACA, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, COBRA, DOL, HIPPA, and ERISA. Oversee and investigate all employee relations and labor-related matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, workers’ compensation and comparable state and local laws, and general human and civil rights.
  • Maintain and administer employment, wage and salary, benefit, OSHA, ERISA, ADA and incentive programs (where applicable). Participate in the budget process as it relates to staffing, productivity, benefit costs, and employee relations costs. Provide guidelines, direction and support in the administration of the disciplinary process.
  • Maintains relationship with area hotels and conducts regular wage surveys to ensure competitive wages. Works with B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s HR/Payroll department to ensure timely processing of team member increases. Monitors and administers compensation/benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.
  • Manages the recruitment and retention process for the property for both hourly and salaried team members. Ensures fair hiring practices including consistent completion of all new-hire paperwork. Implements and maintains recognition programs that reward and motivate team members, and plays key role in administering and following up with Team Member Satisfaction Survey. Conduct team member investigations and maintain confidentiality.
  • Provides leadership support in maintaining union free status. Responsible for ensuring fair and consistent application of federal, state and local laws. Plays a key role in ensuring effective team member relations, and serves as a resource for performance management with hourly and salaried team members.
  • Manages expenses to exceed company/hotel profitability. Assists department managers in effectively managing labor costs through efficient use of Kronos and UltiPro. Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procurement guidelines and applies good business judgment. Assists in identifying cost strategies between departments/hotels to capitalize on efficiencies.
  • Analyzes quality issues, identifies training needs and ensures implementation to improve results. Assists in the administration and delivery of all training and development programs. Utilizes available resources and adheres to B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group training policies.
  • Manages the workers’ compensation program and assists in providing a clean and safe work environment.
  • Responsible for effective self/workload management. Demonstrates clear communication. Promotes collaboration and positive, professional work environment. Adheres to B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group Standard Operating Procedures. 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required along with three to five years of Human Resource Director experience and one to two years at the luxury level. Hospitality experience required. Certificates/Licenses: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred.
  • Union experience required.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Bilingual preferred. Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Most tasks are performed independently or in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader. There is minimal direct supervision. Must possess basic computational ability. Ability to access, input, analyze and retrieve information from computers. Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
  • Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, ERISA, and NLRA. Thorough knowledge of wage and salary, employment and benefits administration and payroll. 
  • Strong preference for experience in a hospitality or service industry.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis.

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