People Manager

Who we are:

We love what we do, and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better - this means not just our guests and owners but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole organization. No one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guests.

Your mission:

Should you choose to accept it...

The Virgin businesses, starting with our illustrious founder, Sir Richard, are a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of place. At Virgin Hotels, we are focused on the teammate experience, whether ensuring we have the best talent, focusing on training or just sharing the love at a team event. Above all else, the People Manager will be a culture carrier, working daily to ensure the Virgin Hotel teammates have a great work experience every day. At Virgin Hotels, nothing is ever "usual," so not only do you have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and get things done, but you also have to be willing to have fun doing it. We want Virgin Hotels to be considered one of the best places to work in the hospitality industry, and we need a People Manager who can help us get there.

The Nitty-Gritty:

What you will be doing...

• Bring the Virgin Hotels employee culture to life, with an eye on overall teammate experience.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Department Heads on strategic People-related issues.
• Create excellent working relationships and
• Manage complexities, whether in recruiting, labor relations issues, staying informed of all employment law changes, etc.
• Process property level Payroll
• Manage the on and off boarding of teammates in our People systems, ADP
• Deliver sensational training and on-boarding programs
• Own all things communication from flyers to our internal People system, "the beat"
• Maintain teammate confidentiality.

What qualities are we looking for?

You got skills? If you are able to perform the following, then you have come to the right place...

• Previous hospitality experience in your skillset. Only exceptional candidates will be considered (so please, be exceptional!) Past experience with labor relations is required.
• Benefits understanding structure and manage all programs, including worker's compensation, FMLA etc.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with all employee policies and procedures.
• There will be days where long hours are required.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly and to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• We truly hope that you are enthusiastic and passionate individual who possess a wicked sense of humor! No wallflowers permitted!
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Effectiveness in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Effectiveness at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.

Background must-have:

• Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the USA
• A minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience in People/Human Resources
• Previous hotel experience in the New York City market is highly desired
• Bachelor's degree preferred