Identify, recruit, and make recommendations for hiring candidates for all hotel positions. Screen, interview and test applicants; coordinate background checks/references, and process applicable paperwork, etc. Overseethe maintenance ofaccurateand up-to-date personnel files on all employees. Ensure that company hiring standards, laws and applicable regulations are followed in the application,hiringand selection process. Work with department heads toanticipateand plan for upcoming staffing needs and related budgets.
Conduct,documentand analyze data from exit interviews, turnover statistics, absenteeism reportsand etc.toidentifytrends, training needs, supervisory issues, etc., to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
Coordinate,supportand administer all other corporate initiatives such as annual merit process, short term incentive process, benefit enrollment and communication,wageand hour surveys,etc.)
Support and administer an effective employee relations program. Research and investigate all workplace issues to discover facts,identifypotential liability to the Company, andfacilitateresolution. Support and promote the Employee Resolution process.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, government agencies, and company policies and procedures (e.g.Occupational Safety and Health Act, Human Rights,Employment Standards, employeerecordsadministration, etc.). Conduct annual HR compliance/standards self-audit. Communicate and interpret all company and hotel policies and procedures. Review and makerecommendations asappropriate tomanagement and/or HMG Human Resources to improve HR policies,proceduresand practices.
Facilitate effective training and development programs for employees which may include programs such as new brand initiatives, guest service training, the progressive discipline process, performance management process, and related management programs and initiatives. Conduct new employee orientation to familiarize employees with Company standards, policies, procedures,rulesand other employee programs.
Ensureworker’scompensation claims are properly documented and reported. Ensure that there is an active safety committee at the hotel, that safety programs are implemented, and that employees are motivated to follow safety procedures.
Provide required documentation in response to unemployment claims. Participate in unemployment hearings as needed. Ensure that paperwork iscompleteand documentation is thorough so the company’s position can be legally and effectively represented.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel staff, Corporate HumanResources, andCorporate Legal and Sonesta HR Shared Services/Hire toRetire.
Interact with outside contacts:
Candidates and applicants – discuss employment opportunities and conduct interviews
Guests – to ensure their total satisfaction
Vendors – to ensure adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, to discuss pricing or service issues, to resolve any vendor performance issues, etc.
Regulatory agencies –regardingsafety and compliance matters
Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups, local media).
You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
Establish/anticipateneeds
Solve and own all requests/complaints
Thankeveryone
May coordinate and administer locally developed specialized recognition programs.
May serve as “manager on duty” asrequired.
Perform other duties as assigned
Union/Non-Union:This is a non-union role.
We are an organization made up of people,thoughtsand ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission:
We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantlyseekingnew and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodationin accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following protected grounds under The Ontario Human RightsCodeor any other characteristic protected by local, Provincial, or Federal laws, rules, or regulations.
The statements in this job description are intended torepresentthe key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
While AI mayassistin some aspects of the recruitmentprocessit does not replace human decision making. Qualified individuals review all candidate applications and make the final hiring decisions.
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: