Asst. Director of HR

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
US - Colorado - /Colorado/US
May 21, 2025
HR

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Yearly Highgate Hotels:

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

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Overview:

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources with a variety of Human Resources functions. He/she is also responsible for filling all hourly positions in a timely manner, accurate and timely completion of paperwork, and the understanding and enforcement of company policies.

Responsibilities:

Administer insurance benefits, calculate billing totals, explain benefits, assist with completion of enrollment forms, and answer questions.
Compile review list and distribute to departments.
Compile Turnover Report, copy and distribute.
Enter payroll information on computer (wage information, changes).
Conduct prescreening interviews.
Respond to unemployment claims, maintain unemployment logbook.
Maintain new hire, termination, transfer and promotion logbook.
Audit hours worked in payroll reports for eligibility of benefits.
Compile wage surveys.
Monitor and maintain Leave of Absence log.
Monitor Workman's Compensation claims, complete First Report of Injury and Employers Report of Industrial Injury.
Answer questions regarding 401K Plan, vacation and benefits (insured and noninsured).
Maintain complimentary room night log, process employee requests.
Prepare and place recruitment advertising.
Process paperwork for terminating employees.
Schedule Orientation.
Assist in Orientation - explain benefits, conduct tour of property.
Write articles and take pictures for property newsletter.
Assist with special projects; plan employee events (meetings, picnics, parties).
Maintain First Aid log.

Qualifications:

At least 3 years of progressive Human Resources Management experience in a hotel or a related industry;
Recruitment experience in the hospitality field required.
Experience in union environment preffered.
Previous supervisory responsibility preffered
College course work in related field helpful, 4- year college degree
Familiarity with and knowledge of employment laws are helpful.
Long hours sometimes required.
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.

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