Human Resources Manager

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Equinox Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations for our California workforce including recruitment onboarding employee relations performance management benefits administration and compliance.
• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR practices that support business goals while complying with federal state and local employment laws.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for California roles: job postings screening interviewing coordination and offer process.
• Ensure job postings and hiring practices comply with California pay transparency salary history medical inquiry and drivers license rules (for applicable roles).
• Coordinate background checks and reference checks in compliance with applicable fair chance and privacy laws.

• Facilitate onboarding for new employees including orientation required trainings and collection of new-hire paperwork.
• Provide required state and local new-hire notices and disclosures (e.g. wage notice/wage theft form lactation accommodation policy workers compensation pamphlet unemployment/paid family leave booklets sexual harassment notice survivor leave notice Know Your Rights worker notice when applicable and any relevant city/county minimum wage or sick leave notices).
• Ensure accurate reporting of new hires to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) coordinating with payroll or third-party providers as needed.

• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions and concerns regarding HR policies benefits leave and workplace conduct.
• Advise managers on performance management documentation corrective action and terminations consistent with California and federal law.
• Support investigations into complaints of harassment discrimination retaliation and other workplace concerns; document findings and recommend corrective measures.
• Promote a respectful inclusive workplace and support reasonable accommodation processes for disabilities pregnancy and religion.

• Help maintain and update the employee handbook and standalone policies to reflect current California and local requirements (e.g. leaves of absence paid sick leave meal and rest breaks lactation accommodation anti-harassment equal employment opportunity business expense reimbursement).
• Coordinate posting and distribution of required federal state and local workplace notices/posters (including minimum wage whistleblower protections harassment/discrimination leave rights etc.).
• Monitor changes in employment laws affecting California operations and communicate updates to management.
• Maintain required employment records and personnel files; respond to employee requests to access their records within required timeframes.

• Partner with leadership on pay decisions consistent with California equal pay and pay transparency requirements.
• Work with payroll and benefits vendors to administer benefits leave programs and time-off policies (e.g. California Family Rights Act pregnancy disability leave paid sick leave local sick leave ordinances where applicable).
• Support annual pay reviews and ensure job titles wage history and other required records are properly maintained.

• Coordinate mandatory California trainings including:
• Sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training for supervisors and non-supervisors.
• Any industry-specific trainings (e.g. human trafficking awareness for covered hospitality employers).
• Provide or coordinate training for managers and employees on key policies (harassment discrimination retaliation prevention safety timekeeping leave accommodations).
• Assist with engagement initiatives culture-building activities and recognition programs.

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Typically 35 years of progressive HR experience including experience supporting employees in California.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or HR lead role strongly preferred.

• PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or similar HR certification.
• Any California-focused HR coursework or certifications are a plus.

• Solid working knowledge of California and federal employment laws and regulations including areas such as:
• Anti-discrimination/harassment and retaliation protections
• Wage-and-hour rules (minimum wage overtime meal and rest periods pay transparency)
• Leave laws and reasonable accommodations
• Required notices postings and training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent problem-solving conflict resolution and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and MS Office or Google Workspace tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Punctual and dependable
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Multi-tasking
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Professional integrity
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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