People Manager

Your Mission

Should you choose to accept it… You don’t need to have x-ray vision or know how to fly, but you do need superhuman people skills in order to be successful in this role. Remember, we aren’t Human Resources, we are all about the People. So, what is the difference between the two? We want you to tell us your thoughts on this in your job application! Tell us a story about why we should speak to you as a candidate for the People Manager role at Virgin Hotels! Humor appreciated, quirkiness approved of.

What exactly you will be doing

• Bring the Virgin Hotels employee culture to life, with an eye on overall teammate experience.
• Work closely with the Director of People on strategic People related issues.
• Create excellent working relationships.
• Manage complexities, whether in recruiting, managing labor relations issues and staying informed of all employment law changes etc.
• Process property level Payroll.
• Manage the on and off boarding of teammates in our People systems (ADP, ect).
• Own all things communication from flyers to our internal People system “the beat”.
• Maintain teammate confidentiality.

Qualities We Are Looking For

• Previous hospitality experience in your skillset.
• Past experience with labor relations is required.
• Benefits understanding structure and manage all programs, including worker’s compensation, FMLA etc.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with all employee policies and procedures.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly and to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Effectiveness in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Effectiveness at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.

Background

• Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the USA.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or Human Resources is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of related progressive experience in People/Human Resources in hospitality is strongly preferred.
• Previous hotel management experience within other disciplines is preferred.