The hotel is hiring the right & competent candidate to fill the following vacant position:
HR MANAGER (01), Position open to the public (Re-advertised)
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION Human Resources Manager
DEPARTMENT Human Resources
RESPONSIBLE FOR Human Resources
REPORTS TO General Manager
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
To achieve the hotel’s operating goals by maximizing employee productivity and wellbeing, and achieve the hotel’s guest service objectives. In addition, the job incumbent pro-actively handles personnel administration, directs and implements training programs, and human resources guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with local laws, union agreements, the hotel’s guidelines and business plan, the Departmental business plan, and the ….(Hotel) Group’s Corporate Human Resources Guidelines and service concepts.
TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MAXIMISE EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND WELL BEING AND ACHIEVE THE HOTEL’S GUEST SERVICE OBJECTIVES
Directs and coordinates all employee and labor relations activities within the hotel, to ensure compliance with the law and to control costs
Analyses hotel manpower requirements and makes recommendations on selection and development activities to meet manpower need
Develops and implements recruiting and screening systems and procedures to attract qualified candidates for vacancies
Acknowledges, reads, screens, and forwards job applications to applicants and Department Heads in a timely and professional manner
Assists Department Heads in recruiting activities
Directs and co-ordinates responses to union, grievances, and employee complaints
Ensures that employees are disciplined based on proper grounds and that proper documentation is maintained
Together with Department Heads and General Manager, identifies employees for development, recommends and monitors individual development plans
Develops employees to maximize their potential and prepares them for future promotional opportunities by conducting counseling sessions where development needs are discussed
Counsels employees, Department Heads and Supervisors on an ongoing basis
Handles requests around transfers
Seeks advise from, and informs Regional Human Resources Responsible, and the Corporate Human Resources Department
Negotiates, implements and interprets union contracts
Ensures compliance with corporate and hotel Human Resources guidelines, policies and procedures, as well as labor laws, rules, and regulations
Maintains complete and accurate employee files
Co-ordinates insurance, vacation, holiday, sick pay, etc. and honors requests
Stays current with the latest Human Resources development
Meets and exceeds expectations of employees by utilizing leadership skills and motivation techniques to maximize employee productivity and satisfaction
Administers and analyses Staff feedback and makes recommendations to Department Heads and General Manager how to increase satisfaction in identified areas
Ensures proper follow-up on Staff feedback
Creates a positive work environment for all employees
Determines and communicates standards of performance to employees
Evaluate employee performance regularly
Ensures disciplinary action is taken as required utilizing consistency, fairness, and respect
Administers the employee newsletter, and provides Hotel PR (Newsletter) with articles
Ensures correct reporting of Turnover and Sick leave in Everest
DIRECT AND IMPLEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Increases the consistency of customer service and supervisory leadership skills by utilizing training as a strategy to achieve customer service and operational goals
Develops and implements strategies to achieve customer service goals
Monitors training all other hotel-based training, and proper follow-up, and conducts training as required to ensure that all employees provide …….! customer service
Makes recommendations to Department Heads and General Manager to send participants to any of the Business School programmes
Utilizes motivational training techniques to develop and implement service skills and standards
Ensures that required training programmes are conducted regularly
Assists Department Heads to address departmental training needs and developing departmental training plans
Conducts management training courses regularly
Drives the culture by developing and conducting new hire orientation training programmes to foster a positive attitude and understanding of the ….(Hotel) Group’s goals
Inform employees on benefits, employee policies, etc.
Administers special employee promotions (e.g. Host/Hostess of the month/year programmes)
Ensures that all new employees receive structured employee orientation, following the agenda and material of the relevant branded “new hire orientation programme”
Directs employees with personal problems to appropriate support
Ensures that all employees attend mandatory training sessions, and maintains documentation of their attendance
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Directs and coordinates the salaries and wages and performance appraisal activities in the hotel, to ensure employee satisfaction and compliance with law and cost control
Assures employees receive proper salaries, wages, and other related benefits
Ensures that Department Heads and Supervisors conduct performance appraisals in a well-planned, professional, non-discriminatory way
Keeps Department Heads and General Manager informed of performance appraisals past due, and follows-up on performance appraisals conducted inappropriately
Conducts wage survey annually and recommends wage structure to Department Heads and General Manager
SECURITY, HEALTH, AND SAFETY
Maintains a safe and secure environment for guests and employees
Ensures that all employees follow safety rules and procedures
Takes corrective action where required to improve the safety of work areas
Ensures that all potential and real hazards are removed
Fully understand the hotel’s fire, emergency, and bomb procedures
Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others
Ensures that the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, uniform, appearance, body language, and conduct is maintained by all employees
MISCELLANEOUS
Social Responsible Business: show involvement and be interested in environmental and/or social issues by participating in Social Responsible Business hotel and departmental activities
Prepares and submits periodic reports to Department Heads and General Manager to update them on corporate and governmental labor laws and practices
Develops the departmental business plan and budget
Analyses deviation to budget, and takes action as required
Attends meetings and training required by the General Manager
Assists colleagues to perform similar or related jobs when necessary
Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to hotel guests
Maintains own working area, and materials clean, tidy, and in good shape; reports defective materials and equipment to the appropriate person within the hotel
Continuously seeks to endeavor and improve knowledge of own job function
Is well updated on:
– Hotel fire, bomb, and emergency procedures
– Hotel health and safety policies and procedures
– Hotel facilities and nearby sights of interest and importance (i.e. hospitals,
stations, tourist sights)
– Hotel standards of operation and departmental procedures
– Current licensing relating to own department and to the hotel
– Short and long term hotel as well as Corporate Marketing and promotional
programs
– Corporate clients and clients generating high business volume
– Union agreements
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree required in a related field such as Human Resources Management, Law, Business Administration & Management with a minimum 4 years of HR or labor inspectorate in a busy environment. Prior Hotel HR experience is an advantage.
Bachelor’s degree required in a related field such as Human Resources Management, Law, Business Administration & Management with a minimum 7 years of HR or labor inspectorate in a busy environment. Prior Hotel HR experience is an advantage.
Comprehensive knowledge of current Labour Law legislation.
Demonstrated experience leading HR department(s) through strategic and organizational change.
Demonstrated initiative in determining new or modifying existing HR policies and procedures and effectively communicate them to staff and Board members.
Demonstrated organizational leadership and decision-making capability at a senior management level in a collaborative manner.
Ability to communicate to the staff and management the short and long-term impact, specific and strategic, of HR policy and procedures.
Ability to manage budgets and experience working closely with senior management to achieve organizational goals.
Supervisory experience.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including editing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to achieve goals and align interests through cooperation and collaboration with other groups and cross-functional teams, even where no direct reporting relationship exists.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Mantis EPIC Hotel offers a competitive salary in line with the industry salary range, based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
TO APPLY: Please send the following documents by using the “Apply for this job” button below.
Cover letter and resume with 3 professional references( All in one document)
Academic papers and Service certificates proving the work experience (the successful candidate will be required to submit notarized copies)
All attachments should be in Word or PDF form. No phone calls, please.
Mantis EPIC Hotel is an equal employment opportunity employer
Note:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements in terms of qualifications.
Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record
Expected starting is as soon as possible
Interested candidates should submit their applications in English no later than 21st January 2022.
Done at Nyagatare, on the 3 January 2021
Mr. IAN M. WILLIAMS
General Manager
