Sandy Lane, a AAA Five (5) Diamond exclusive resort and member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is looking to recruit a Director of Human Resources.
The Role
The successful candidate will report to the General Manager and provide strategic direction and leadership while overseeing the full scope of the resort’s Human Resources function.
• Oversees the effective implementation and administration of human resources policies, programmes and practices.
• Works with executive committee members to develop strategic business plans for the resort.
• Creates recruitment and selection plans for the resort.
• Develops and implements compensation strategies and structures that align with company goals, and complies with applicable policies, local laws and regulations.
• Assists with the development, implementation and application of policies, regulations and standards relating to employee medical care as well as occupational health and safety.
• Oversees training initiatives to address current capabilities and future training needs
• Leads the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of the performance management system.
• Directs a process of organizational development that addresses issues such as succession planning, work force development, key employee retention, work flow efficiency and change management.
• Formulates and recommends human resources policies and objectives for the resort that will establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation
• Develops and manages annual budgets for the department according to established formats, guidelines and due dates and performs periodic expense and productivity analyses.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or any other related subject.
• A thorough background in human resources management and practices with at least seven (7) years experience at the senior managerial level. Hospitality experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience in industrial relations, excellent knowledge of the labour laws and very good negotiation skills
• Experience in Compensation and Benefits Management
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment, work in high-stress situations and be professional and composed at all times
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and build good relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to manage and impart confidential information as well as employ ethical and honest practices
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver the highest quality of service
• Proven leadership, communication and organizational skills with the ability to train, coach and mentor others.
It is a requirement that the candidate must have a flexible working style as long hours are required from time to time. The successful candidate must be responsive to 24 hour operational requirements of business on a needs basis.