Human Resources Manager in Chicago, Illinois at Chicago Westin Michigan AVE

JOB SUMMARY

Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, recruitment and employment, wage and salary administration, benefits, training, employee and labor relations, organizational development, payroll, and HR compliance.

The position requires experience working in a unionized hotel environment, including the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), grievance management, and collaboration with union representatives. Preferred hands-on experience with Paylocity, including payroll processing, time and attendance management, employee records, reporting, and HR system administration.

Work closely with the Director of HR to implement, achieve, and maintain the hotel's and brand's goals and objectives. Participate in overall hotel management as a member of the Executive Committee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support day-to-day Human Resources operations and assist in implementing hotel strategies, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, counseling, employee engagement, and retention.
• Maintain and administer employee celebrations, reward and recognition programs, training initiatives, and employee development strategies.
• Act as a liaison between hotel employees, management, ownership, and union representatives, as appropriate.
• Facilitate open employee communications in conjunction with hotel management, address employee concerns, investigate complaints, and ensure appropriate and timely resolution.
• Manage employee and labor relations in a unionized environment, ensuring compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, established labor practices, and hotel policies.
• Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including provisions related to seniority, scheduling, wages, benefits, overtime, discipline, and grievance procedures.
• Manage and respond to union grievances, including conducting investigations, preparing written responses, maintaining supporting documentation, and participating in grievance meetings and labor-management discussions.
• Partner with hotel leadership and union representatives to maintain positive labor-management relationships and address workplace concerns.
• Oversee employee relations and labor-related matters in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws,
• Utilize Paylocity to administer and support payroll and Human Resources functions, including employee records, timekeeping, attendance tracking, payroll approvals, reporting, and system maintenance.
• Assist with payroll administration through Paylocity, ensuring accurate timecard processing, wage calculations, overtime payments, payroll adjustments, and compliance with applicable wage and hour laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with department managers to ensure timely review and approval of employee timecards, payroll records, and attendance information.
• Maintain and administer employment, payroll, wage and salary, benefits, OSHA, ERISA, ADA, and incentive programs, where applicable.
• Manage employee disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, terminations, and unemployment compensation matters while ensuring consistency with hotel policies, applicable laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, personnel documentation, and HR reports.
• Provide guidance and training to department managers regarding employee relations, union contract provisions, Paylocity procedures, and HR policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Human Resources experience in the hotel or hospitality industry, preferably in a full-service, unionized hotel environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with labor unions, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and labor-management relations.
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity preferred, including payroll administration, time and attendance, employee data management, and HR reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
• Experience managing employee relations investigations, corrective actions, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with hotel leadership, department managers, employees, and union representatives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and labor relations matters

In accordance with Illinois law, the anticipated pay range for this position is:

$70 – $75 per year

The final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market conditions.

Eligible team members may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid time off (vacation, sick time, holidays)

· Six paid company holidays and one floating holiday

· 401(k) with company match (up to 4%)

· Life and disability insurance

· Employee assistance programs

· Employee discounts (hotel and travel discounts)

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on position, employment status, and tenure.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws