About the Role
The Director of Human Resources will report directly to the property General Manager and functionally to the Regional Senior Director of Human Resources, serving as a key member of the property executive committee. This role is accountable for talent acquisition, succession/workforce planning, performance management, and employee development, leveraging technology and coaching to achieve business objectives. The position requires developing processes aligned with broader business goals and utilizing a Human Resource Business Plan to deliver HR services that enable business success.
Responsibilities
- Executes and follows up on engagement survey related activities.
- Champions and builds talent management ranks in support of property and region diversity strategy.
- Translates business priorities into property Human Resources strategies, plans and actions.
- Implements and sustains Human Resources initiatives at the property.
- Coordinates the human capital review process and leads succession planning activities.
- Leads the assessment of property leadership pipeline and assists with follow-up.
- Creates value through proactive approaches that affect performance outcome or control cost.
- Monitors effective use of myHR by property managers and employees.
- Leads and participates in succession management and workforce planning.
- Responsible for Human Resources strategy and execution.
- Serves as key change manager for initiatives with high employee impact.
- Attends owners meetings and provides context to Human Resources results.
- Supervises on-property Human Resources staff and market-based Human Resources Specialist resources.
- Analyzes open positions to balance talent development and business needs.
- Serves as coach and expert facilitator of the selection and interviewing process.
- Surfaces opportunities in work processes and staffing optimization.
- Makes staffing decisions to manage the talent cadre and pipeline at the property.
- Develops staffing strategy in collaboration with hiring manager, consulting on compensation and benefits.
- Monitors sourcing process and outcomes of staffing process.
- Ensures managers are competent in assessing and evaluating hourly staff.
- Remains current and knowledgeable in internal and external compensation and work competitive environments.
- Leads the planning of the hourly employee total compensation strategy.
- Champions the communication and proper use of total compensation systems, tools, programs, and policies.
- Participates in quarterly internal equity analysis and reviews reports.
- Creates and implements total compensation management packages/offers, including recognition and incentive programs.
- Ensures completion of duties and responsibilities for property Human Resources staff.
- Ensures property Human Resources staff is properly trained in all employee-related human resource information.
- Serves as resource to property Human Resources staff on employee relations questions and issues.
- Continually reinforces positive employee relations concepts.
Requirements
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the human resources, management operations, or related professional area.
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Succession/workforce planning
- Performance management
- Employee development
- Technology utilization
- Coaching
- Business strategy alignment
- Change management
- Compensation strategy
- Employee relations
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
Education Level
- 2-year degree
- 4-year bachelor's degree
About the Company
- At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.
- At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
- The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto takes seriously its obligations under provincial human rights and accessibility legislation (such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, and Nova Scotia Accessibility Act). We are happy to provide accommodations to job applicants needing assistance. If you require an accommodation in relation to this job posting, our online application or an interview, please call 905-366-5227 or email CanadaApplicationAccommodation@marriott.com and a member of our Human Resources team will respond to your request. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accessibility accommodation as part of the recruiting process.
