Live! By Loews-Arlington, TX treats guests to an unprecedented upscale experience that blends sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. Ideally positioned between the new Texas Rangers' ballpark and Dallas Cowboys' Stadium, the 302-room hotel boasts an infinity-edge pool, a rooftop terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views of the Arlington Entertainment District.While this role is a single property Human Resources position, in the short term it will oversee multiple properties to align with our temporary cluster operating model.Job SpecificEnsure local compliance with all Loews Corporate Human Resources policies and practicesDevelop a recruitment strategy and recruit staff. Utilize various sources to assist in this process, ensuring affirmative action complianceEvaluate changes in guest needs, the hotel's guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to be made to ensure guest and employee satisfaction and to maintain market dominance and exceptional financial returnsEnsure employment offers have the necessary approvals and fall within specific company guidelinesPrepare offer letters according to hotel policy or upon request by Executive Committee MembersMaintain up-to-date staffing guides and ensure their adherenceParticipate in policy making and general operating decisions as a member of the Executive CommitteeOversee the development and administration of all employee benefitsRespond to any labor charges brought against the hotel and represent the hotel in all such hearingsOversee the administration of all workers' compensation claims and represent the hotel at all hearings. Serve as intermediary between employee, physician, and insurance company. Develop modified work whenever possible.Develop and define training programs with appropriate individuals. Perform the training for pertinent subjects associated with HR policies, laws, etc.Train all managers in HR policies and procedures, including the proper usage of all Human Resources forms. Oversee Hotel Orientation.Monitor discipline, suspension, and termination documentation and proceduresDevelop budgets and work within approved budgetary guidelines for the departmentDirect all Human Resources managers in setting annual personal objectives and PACE Plan goalsEvaluate the performance of Human Resources employees, determining improvement and training needs and requirements for advancementMaintain records and retain all personnel related records according to prescribed local, state, or federal law and company policyOversee the administration of unemployment insurance tax management, including all responses, appeals, and hearingsEnsure timely response is made to any claim, court issued documentation, or other report requiring Human Resource approval, action, or contributionDevelop policies and procedures relating to all employee issues. Ensure consistent application of such.Oversee the investigation of any insurance, benefit, or work-related issues management or staff may haveRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsGeneralPromotes and applies teamwork skills at all timesNotifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employeesExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresAttends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaComplies with hotel standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleQualificationsB.A. or BS in related field or equivalent experienceMinimum five years experience as HR Director at a single property or two years experience managing multiple locationsFull knowledge of applicable state and federal labor lawsExcellent communication skills - oral and writtenExcellent organizational skillsAbility to interact with all levels of staff effectivelyExperience with Workers' Compensation issues and the development of modified work programsAble to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds repetitivelyAble to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays