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Additional Information This position supports both The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba and The St. Regis Aruba Resort

Job Number 24108275

Job Category Human Resources

Location The St. Regis Aruba Resort, J.E Irausquin Blvd #75-E., Noord, Aruba, Aruba

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

This multi-property role supports both The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba and The St. Regis Aruba Resort.

Position Helps drive company brand values and philosophy and ensures all training and development activities are strategically linked to the organization’s mission and vision. The position works with the Executive Committee and property leadership team to identify and address employee and organizational development needs. The position is responsible for ensuring effective training is in place to enable the achievement of desired business results. Training programs focus on a variety of topics, including product knowledge, company philosophy, customer service and leadership skills. Conducts needs assessments, designs and develops training programs and facilitates the delivery of both custom and corporate training programs. Measures the effectiveness of training to ensure a return on investment.

As needed the position also works with human resources on recruitment and employee relations and training and development. Executes against objectives outlined in the Human Resource Business Plan and delivers services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as Standard Operating Procedures.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 3 years progressive leadership experience in the human resources or related professional area (preferably as a certified trainer or facilitating experience).

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years progressive leadership experience in the human resources or related professional area (preferably as a certified trainer or facilitating experience).

• Marriott International experience (preferably with a Luxury branded, i.e. St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton property) required.

• Fluent English; Spanish highly desired.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Legal and Compliance Practices

• Coordinates property compliance training programs such as CPR, PAR, Business We Do, Harassment, Fire Safety, Food Handling, OSHA, etc.

• Ensures participants receive the appropriate property and company orientation, understand program materials and build relationships with property leadership team.

• Promotes and informs employees about all training programs.

• Uses effective training methods to ensure employees have a good understanding of guest satisfaction and can demonstrate guest satisfaction skills.

• Administers and delivers core training initiatives in compliance with corporate training and development standards. Core training initiatives include Orientation, Leadership Skills, Trainer Certification, Diversity Training, and Management Development Program.

• Makes any necessary adjustments to training methodology and/or re-trains as appropriate.

• Ensures adult learning principles are incorporated into training programs.

• Develops, implements and maintains a management orientation program to introduce new managers to the expected leadership behaviors and management skills (e.g., financial management, human resources skills).

• Ensures compliance on all human resource audits.

• Ensures compliance with key policies (e.g., Sexual Harassment, Non-Harassment, Non-Discrimination, No Solicitation).

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Ensures Guarantee of Fair Treatment policy is consistently followed and proper documentation is maintained on all disciplinary issues.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably and that issues are brought to resolution.

• Administers property policies fairly and consistently.

Managing Human Resources Communication

• Communicates changes to the benefit plans in a timely manner.

• Communicates property rules and regulations via an employee handbook.

• Coaches managers on progressive discipline process.

Managing Employee Development Activities and Staffing

• Provides additional training to participants to increase skills (e.g., HR skills).

• Helps employees identify specific behaviors that will contribute to service excellence.

• Oversees the Management Development Program.

• Coaches managers to enhance own performance and to improve the performance of employees.

• Develops specific training to improve service performance.

• Works with leadership team to determine development needs of managers.

• Designs, develops and delivers a supervisory development program to build effective supervisory skills.

• Drives brand values and philosophy in all training and development activities.

• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of Human Resources employee team members.

• Ensures performance evaluations and merit increase paperwork are maintained in employee files.

• Manages performance appraisal process (e.g., ensures reviews are conducted in a timely manner, increases are processed quickly, and management performance appraisal is completed).

Developing Training Program Plans

• Develops and maintains an annual or quarterly training calendar.

• Partners with operational leaders to assess if employees demonstrate effective technical and leadership skills.

• Develops implements and maintains a property orientation program for employees to introduce the company and the culture.

• Selects, trains and develops an internal training cadre to support delivery of technical skills training programs.

Evaluating Training Program Effectiveness

• Aligns current training and development programs to effectively impact key business indicators.

• Ensures all training and development activities (department specific and general property training) are strategically linked to the organization’s mission and vision.

• Measures transfer of learning from training courses to the operation.

• Tracks key business indicators (employee and guest satisfaction, retention and financial results) to determine the effectiveness of current training and development programs.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Maintaining Employee Relations

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

• Utilizes an “open door” policy to address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.

• Ensures effective employee communication channels are established and active in departments.

• Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with their team members.

• Strives to improve employee retention.

• Monitors work environment for signs of union organization.

• Solicits employee feedback.

• Organizes Spirit to Serve Our Communities events.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.