Area Manager, People & Culture - Z Collection

Work Where You Belong!

Hotel Zelos, a futuristic, fashion-forward oasis that fuses sleek lines
and sophisticated style. Crisp, cool, and clean design and stylish onsite dining create a craveable
retreat in the heart of the city. Indulge your vices in Hotel Zelos’ acclaimed fifth-floor sanctuary,
Dirty Habit, where craft cocktails pair perfectly with light bites. Lounge in the expansive dining room or outside on the heated rooftop patio.

Hotel Zeppelin - A vibrant and vivacious hub that celebrates San
Francisco’s counterculture, with a cheeky take on hospitality. Here's to the rule-breakers, revolutionaries, and renegades who continue to inspire.

Hotel Zetta - For the bold and the brave, this creative haven is
steeped in a playful, adventurous spirit. One-of-a-kind touches, distinctive design, and dynamic
art fill every stay with surprise and delight.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in
everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we
empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and
work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our
shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it
breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry
leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily
role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about
who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you
consider joining us!

Create a work environment that allows for personal growth and development for all associates, encourages an empowered and engaged workforce while supporting the Sage values. Ensure prompt and appropriate response to conflict management. Evaluate and support proper staffing levels and positions to ensure the success of the hotels in The Z Collection - Hotel Zelos, Hotel Zeppelin and Hotel Zetta.

Coordinate, administer and report on various human resource programs, system and procedure to aid in the attraction, retention and motivation of employees in accordance with policies, procedures and government laws and regulations while promoting a safe, fair, positive work environment. The position is responsible for recruiting and hiring primarily hourly employees and daily administration of various salary, benefit, government and employee relations programs. Recommends and implements procedural/process changes.

• Recruit, screen, interview, perform reference checks and coordinate department interviews for hourly candidates while maintaining the applicant flow logs to ensure quality hires and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Position the hotel as the "preferred employer" in the area by maintaining strong community relations with referral agencies to maintain strong applicant flow.
• Coordinate and conduct associate orientation to introduce the associate to the hotel/company and ensure the appropriate information is disseminated and the appropriate forms are completed and processed: may include but not limited to, new hire forms, tax forms, benefit enrollment forms, I-9 forms and an overview to the company handbook and employee policies.
• Communicate, educate and administer the associate benefit program in a timely, accurate manner.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of various associate relations programs and events to ensure consistent administration and reduction of turnover.
• Provide open communications and promote a positive and pro-employee work environment.
• Bring all sensitive associate related information to the attention of the Regional People & Culture Director in all instances to limit liability.
• Prepare/monitor,input/update new hires, terms and daily changes to ensure accurate, up-to-date information is available for payroll and management.
• Process forms and respond to written and oral inquiries regarding verification of employment, wages, unemployment compensation and worker's compensation claims, in a manner which is consistent and ensure that liability is minimized.
• Maintain employee records, files and the human resource office systems.
• Compile various corporate reports and property reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations.

Education/Formal Training

Four year college degree or equivalent/education experience.

Experience

Experience is required with this company or other organization(s) for one to two years in hotel, human resources or related position.

Knowledge/Skills

Must have moderate PC knowledge, Microsoft Office, minimum typing speed of 45 wpm.

• Ability to write and communicate professionally, bi-lingual fluency a plus.
• Must be hospitality oriented, and possess the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. May require supervision/management skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying -5% annually requires moving of supplies, files, transporting training materials, lifting binders on a regular basis.
• Bending/kneeling -5% daily would require entering lower drawers of filing cabinets that require bending, as needed to remove debris from floor to maintain a safe work area.
• Mobility -30% of day spent around the hotel maintaining employee relations, accessing copier, fax, maneuvering around the busy HR office.
• Continuous standing -only when conducting training usually 4 hour maximum -average once a month.
• Excellent hearing required to hear employee concerns, conduct interviews, phone work.
• Excellent vision required to review documentation, judge appearance, read applications, file records.
• Excellent speech communication skills required to conduct interviews, counseling sessions, phone work.
• Excellent comprehension and literacy required to review and prepare documentation.
• Conducting regular travel between the Z Collection Hotels

Environment

95% indoor office environment

▪ Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan. Up to 35% of your salary.
▪ Unlimited paid time off
▪ Medical, dental, & vision insurance
▪ Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
▪ Health savings and flexible spending accounts
▪ Basic Life and AD&D insurance
▪ Company-paid short-term disability
▪ Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
▪ Employee Assistance Program
▪ Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.