Director Human Resources

Director Human Resources - Business Partner (M/F/d)
- Berlin_

IN A NUTSHELL
You will partner with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the designated department leaders and their teams to translate business strategy into human resources practices that build organizational capability to meet business goals for Design Hotels. As HR generalist, you will lead the in-house HR team and will execute and manage all HR areas for Design Hotels, including but not limited to employer branding, planning, recruiting, contracting, onboarding, HR administration and operations, compensation & benefits, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, HR technology and projects, as well as internal communications.

You will be the ambassador of the brand and company towards external partners such as educational institutions and hotels. Internally, you embody and transport the brand and vision of Design Hotels in the every-day job and in particular in onboarding of new talent. This position will report directly to the VP HR EMEA at Marriott International in London, and is responsible for the employees in all Design Hotels offices at the headquarters in Berlin, and the branches in London, New York, Los Angeles and Singapore.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Management and Organizational Capability
- Provide HR Generalist support to the organization; providing direct consultation on HR-related issues (talent development, staffing, compensation)
- Partners with the SLT and senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that optimise organisational effectiveness
- Develop and deliver HR programs and services. Leverage partnership with Marriott HQ for systems, processes, and programs and align them with the culture and translate them into HR related initiatives
- Leads the implementation of key HR processes throughout the year (performance & compensation management, Engagement) and ensuring business partners understand implications of their recommendations and decisions
- Work with senior leaders to facilitate the development and implementation of initiatives that drive employee engagement and reinforce company culture
- Managing performance across teams and ensure that optimal decisions are made that protect and strengthen the Design Hotels culture and brand
- Effectively manage the staffing processes and ensures interviews are conducted according to recommended guidelines, consistent screening criteria is used, and job-related questions are asked
- Manage the HR team; inspire, train and develop the current HR Manager and Coordinator
- Manage and support all HR Admin and HR Operations
- Partner with SLT and VP HR as appropriate to ensure that organizational structures are aligned with business goals, work processes and systems are efficient and can be leveraged across disciplines, and accountabilities are clearly defined and aligned with key priorities. Creating a shared vision with decisions to support HR initiatives (compensation structure, bonus plan design, and job design) and supporting business goals
- Stay ahead of emerging business issues to determine strategic implications for talent management and organizational capability

Employee Relations
- Lead SLT in identifying key drivers of employee satisfaction and assists the team in addressing issues with written plans and actions. Monitor and communicate progress against the plans to both management and hourly associates
- Ensure an ‘open door’ policy to address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner, ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably and that issues are brought to resolution; bring issues to the attention of senior leadership as necessary
- Maintain and foster close relationships with all employees
- Evaluate and implement new employee benefits aligned with Marriott benefits
- Co-lead and drive the Impact and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
- Manage annual Engagement Survey planning process, analyse output and put action plans in place
- Manages relationships with payroll offices in Germany, Singapore and New York Potentially transition Singapore and New York into the Marriott organizational structure
- Create all employee contracts, supplements and other legal documents
- Manage and execute all redundancy management activities and off boarding of employees

Discipline Talent Program Leadership for Europe
- Partners with the SLT and senior leaders to assess current and future discipline talent and organizational needs based on growth plans and business priorities for the global organization and develop plans. Works closely with the rest of the Continent HR team as needed to develop solutions and programs to address both discipline talent and skill gaps
- Work with the SLT and senior leaders to identify, scope, design, and develop HR solutions to support talent and organizational aspects of key business initiatives for all global offices. Garner support from appropriate functions (Finance, legal advisers) to design, develop