Job description
Xanterra Travel Collection, is a growing, exceptional group of travel and leisure businesses operating across the globe. Our properties/services combine dramatic settings and landmark buildings with exceptional service to deliver unforgettable experiences. We are inspired by our guests, our environment, and each other. We have a high commitment to sustainability, growth and are seeking driven, innovative individuals who value offerings in career development and professional advancement. Our Travel Collection includes lodging, food and beverage, Windstar Cruises, short-line railroad, and adventure travel companies. Please visit xanterra.com for more information on the company and its environmental initiatives.
CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE PLACE TO WORK: We are seeking a driven, experienced Human Resources Director to support our operations at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This essential role is responsible for the HR initiatives and goals to meet the organization’s business objectives and strategy. This team member will also oversee, manage and direct all functions of the Human Resources discipline, Employee Housing and Employee Recreation departments.
HR Strategy: Partners with the leadership team and Xanterra’ s Corporate Human Resources to ensure HR practices support and reinforce the property’s strategic initiatives and commitments.
Talent Engagement: Partner with TA team to manage the sourcing strategy and recruitment process and initiatives to hire seasonal and year round employees including the J1 international programs.
Employee Culture: Ensures a thriving employee culture inclusive of development opportunities, recreation programs and a positive living environment (Company owned and operated housing including homes, apartments, dormitories and RV areas).
Learning & Development: Support and partner with the Learning & Development department to ensure training standards are being properly executed and effectively applied. Partner with stakeholder to identify training needs and provide input on training content.
Employee Communication & Recognition: Establish and administer communication and recognition programs.
Employee Relations: Effectively manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including performance management, corrective actions and terminations, complaints and conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and critical incident response. Partner with all levels of management in resolving employee relations issues and promoting a positive, safe, and compliant environment.
HR Administration: Oversee the administration of benefits programs, compensation, performance management, policies & procedures, employee electronic & paper file maintenance and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Qualifications:- 10+ years of previous “hands on” Human Resources management experience ideally with a proven track record of increased responsibility.
- Proven track record in successful creation and execution of new programs and processes.
- In depth HR compliance knowledge.
- Strong relationship & communication skills. Able to convey ideas verbally and in writing effectively to a variety of audiences and establish effective relationships.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality about all aspects of HR practices.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- PHR/SPHR highly preferred.
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Experience in the Hospitality industry.
- Infor, Kronos and/or iCIMS systems experience.
- Experience in National Park operations and/or seasonal operations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit for long periods of time – 60% of workday
- Ability to work in a higher altitude environment – 100% of the workday
- Ability to climb stairs – 5% of workday
- Ability to lift boxes of materials of 30 – 50 pounds– 5% of workday
- Ability to walk, reach, stand, sit, crawl, and lift as necessary to perform job duties as noted.
- Ability to work in a region where outside temperatures can vary from -40F to 100F depending upon the season - 100% of the workday
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