Human Resources Assistant Director

About the role

The Human Resources Assistant Director supports the HR Director in managing all aspects of the HR function, ensuring smooth operations across recruitment, employee relations, compensation, training, and compliance. This senior role is pivotal in delivering HR services that align with the organization’s business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the HR Director with hiring, wage and salary administration, and employee/labor relations investigations.
• Ensure compliance with affirmative action plans, statutory requirements, and workers' compensation regulations.
• Lead the hotel’s quality program, develop related training and incentive initiatives, and analyze performance reports for continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate employee engagement events such as picnics, holiday parties, and health fairs.
• Design and implement special programs (e.g., safety campaigns, community events).
• Supervise day‑to‑day HR department operations and communicate HR processes to managers and staff.
• Provide counseling and disciplinary actions in line with established guidelines.
• Oversee the HRIS system, including data entry, separations, and report generation.
• Negotiate unemployment claims and manage workers' compensation matters to minimize exposure.
• Prepare periodic HR reports (EEO, turnover, payroll analysis, budget).

Required profile

• Proven experience directing comprehensive HR functions, including recruitment, training, compensation, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of affirmative action, labor laws, and workers' compensation regulations.
• Ability to lead quality and employee engagement programs.
• Excellent communication skills for counseling, disciplinary actions, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience managing HRIS systems and generating analytical reports.

Required skills