Job Abstract

The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a 1,193 room four diamond, premier hotel with 200,000 sq ft of meeting space in the downtown business district of New Orleans, and with the area’s great offerings of professional sports teams, world class art galleries, lively music venues, and Trip Advisor's number one food destination in the United States, we are at the center of all the action in the city. Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Human Resources team as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

The Assistant Director of Human Resource should have HR generalist knowledge, and be versed in the areas of benefits, workforce planning, recruitment and staffing strategies, wage and salary administration, associate and labor relations, workforce training and development, and local diversity initiatives. This highly visible role assists in short- and long-term planning of the HR function and is heavily involved in executing the HR initiatives.

Responsiibilities include:

• Recruiting and Staffing strategies in partnership w/ Talent Acquisition and Dir. Of HR
• Salary workup oversight partnership w/ Talent Acquisition and Dir. Of HR
• Exchange Visitors program oversight partnership w/ HR Coordinator
• Training needs analysis and coordination with HR Coordinator
• Workers comp and safety oversight/investigation/difficult cases
• Coaching and Counseling
• Day to day HR office operations
• Day to day department guidance
• Presence in the department pre-shifts (overall operations)
• Market analysis (new hotels, competitors, rates of pay)
• Succession Planning
• Just in time Feedback

BENEFITS | LOVE WHERE YOU WORK! | Not only will you be part of a rock-start team, but you’ll get to be part of a company that earned the 16th spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, honored as one of the top 100 Companies that Care according to People, named Built-In's 100 Best National Large Companies to Work For in 2022, recognized as a Best Place to Work for Women, Diversity, LGBT Equality, and named one of New Orleans Best Places to work 9 years running!

We care for people so they can be their best.

• Career Growth and Advancement– Hyatt believes strongly in promoting from within. We offer training, skills development & career mobility, providing opportunities for advancement at every level
• Affordable Benefits after 30 days - full-time colleagues are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, STD
• Referral Bonuses up to $500.00 -for bringing new members to our team
• Free and Discounted Room Nights at Hyatt Hotels around the world
• Paid Time Off –Holiday pay, new child leave and personal days
• Healthcare FSA - saves you money for medical expenses
• Financial Perks -401(k) w/ company match & discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 emotional support, legal guidance, personal & financial resources
• Discounts at various retailers – at Headspace, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and More!

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

• • Ability to function effectively and multitask in a fast paced environment
  • Refined verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional presentation skills
  • Degree from an accredited university
  • 3 years Human Resource Leadership experience
  • Knowledge of HRIS
  • Hospitality background a plus
  • Hyatt background a plus