Senior Human Resources Generalist

The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide senior level support to the Corporate HR team/property level management including but not limited to recruitment, pre-employment screening, benefit and retirement plan administration, worker's compensation claim management, file management, New Hire Orientation, FMLA/CFRA leave administration according to company procedures and legal requirements. Additional responsibilities include payroll support, coordination of staff recognition, career fairs and training initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide guidance and support on conflict resolution, conduct investigations and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Collaborate with leadership to address performance management issues, including coaching conversations, disciplinary action administration, and performance improvement plans.
• Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, scheduling interviews, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding.
• Ensure timely and consistent onboarding experiences across all departments.
• Administer and maintain benefit and retirement plans, ensuring timely enrollment and communication in alignment with plan documents and eligibility requirements.
• Assist in the development, communication, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train and delegate tasks to HR Generalists.
• Ensure legal compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HRIS records in Workday, enter and update data accurately, compile and create custom reports from the platform as needed.
• Maintain a high-level of confidentiality and data integrity.
• Provide payroll processing support.
• Reinforce meal and rest break compliance as well as time sheet integrity by conducting regular reviews and identifying trends.
• Oversee Worker's Compensation claim management while promoting a strong culture of workplace safety to reduce claims.
• Participate in HR audits and contribute to continuous process improvements that reinforce compliance.
• Support in planning employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive organizational culture.
• Assist with the planning and execution of training programs and development activities.
• Administer FMLA/CFRA leaves according to company procedures and legal requirements.
• Serves as the employee engagement champion by supporting the planning and execution of all staff functions such as special events, health fairs, career fairs, etc.
• Lead workplace investigations through resolution under the supervision of the Corporate Director of Human Resources.
• Respond to Employment Development Department correspondence such as unemployment, paid family leave, and disability claims.
• Comply with EEOC EEO-1 and CA Civil Rights Department annual reporting requirements.
• Performs other job duties as needed or directed.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular travel between the corporate office and various hotel properties will be required. Candidates must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to walk, stand and sit as required throughout the day.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• Must arrive to work well groomed, with pristine hygiene, and professional attire.

Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling complex problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to listen, understand, and transcribe issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Note this is only outline of responsibilities and can be changed and updated at any time and without notice at the discretion of the direct supervisor or executive management team.

Other Requirements:

• High school diploma/4-year degree preferred.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• 4 years' experience as an HR Generalist preferred
• Experience in Workday preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• The company's employment policy is "at-will". Under the "at-will" policy, neither you nor the company is committed to continuing the employment relationship for any specific term.