HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Travel Required)

Job Summary

The Senior Human Resources Manager will provide support to various locations across the United States. Ideally, the candidate will be based in a central location with convenient access to major flight routes.

The primary objective of this position is to provide high-touch HR support in a very fast moving, complex sector. The role is multi-faceted with a balance of HR Strategy development and tactical execution. The successful candidate assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and acts as the link between HR and the business ensuring effective communication and consistent approach. This role seeks to develop integrated solutions and formulates partnerships to deliver value added HR services that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The role maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business units’ financial position, its mid-range plans, its culture and its competition; should be a content expert regarding talents strategies, policies & procedures, program implementation, with knowledge of state and local employment legislation & promotes workplace diversity in all people processes & activities: promotions, building teams, talent management, etc. The business savvy HR candidate will have a proven track record in relationship building, innovation & problem solving. Be self-directed, flexible, resilient, and highly motivated with high personal ethical standards.
 

Essential Skills:

• Leadership and accountability skills are a must. The role leads a team of up to five across multiple regions.
• Superb communication skills honed in business partnering/advisory roles.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations; formulate people strategies within context.
• Know-how to build rapport quickly with key members of the leadership team.
• Experience of coaching senior leaders and facilitating senior teams.
• Aptitude to represent the Human Resource function as part of the bigger business picture.
• A professional and commercial approach to HR, with the skill to deliver high employee satisfaction, appropriate development and reward for individuals.
• Experience in working in a cross-functional team e.g. change management; leading the functional specific aspects.
• Demonstrated self-starter with a keen ability to troubleshoot and drive solutions.
• Expertise and track record in leading HR change initiatives and related projects.
• Strong Business Acumen with basic financial skills; ability to read and understand financial statements & budgets.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to understand and value the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties.
• Strong understanding of employment Law.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Hospitality Management/Integration, Statistics, or related degree.
• Master's or legal degree preferred.
• PHR or SPHR desirable.
• A solid understanding of all the key HR specialist areas.
• Three (3) - seven (7) years' experience in a multi-site, multi-state environment.
• Associate relations experience a must.
• Previous operations experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work the necessary hours and schedule to meet business needs.
• Must be able to travel up to 40%.