At Hyatt, there’s a home for every stage of your career. We nurture curiosity and will help you learn new skills that support your personal and professional development. Here, doors are meant to be opened and horizons expanded. With us, you’ll discover a career you didn’t know existed. We continue to strive on building a safe, respectful and inclusive culture for our team members, guests, clients and community.
Opportunity is calling as we seek an Assistant Director of Human Resources to join Australia’s largest hotel.
Located adjacent to Darling Harbour in Sydney's Central Business District, Hyatt Regency Sydney is a haven of relaxation for the business or leisure traveler. Our property boasts 878 guestrooms, multiple dining experiences and event spaces.
Benefits for working with Hyatt Include:
After 90 days of service, 12 complimentary nights of accommodation globally with Hyatt (T&Cs apply)
Discounted accommodation for associates as well as friends and family
Reward and recognition programs
Learning and development opportunities
Fully laundered uniform
Discounted city parking
The opportunity to join an international group with endless career opportunities
The Role:
The Assistant Director of Human Resources is the second-in-charge of the HR function, working closely with the Director of Human Resources to deliver Hyatt's people strategy while leading the day-to-day HR operations and team. The role is responsible for ensuring HR services support the hotel's business objectives, maintaining compliance with employment legislation, and fostering an engaged, high-performing workforce.
This is a career developing, hands on role for an individual wanting to challenge their skills in a fast paced, high-volume environment where no two days are the same, and where our culture of care connects us. You will need to use your skills and experience as a HR leader to adapt to a range of queries and requests and work comfortably managing deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with the Director of Human Resources to align HR initiatives with business goals and Hyatt standards.
Lead, coach and develop the Human Resources team
Support leadership development through coaching, mentoring, succession planning and learning initiatives.
Drive colleague engagement by analysing engagement surveys, exit interviews and implementing retention strategies.
Support Work Health & Safety initiatives and ensure compliance with Hyatt and legislative requirements.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, payroll audits, visa requirements and labour supplier governance.
Our preferred candidate:
Will have operational hotel knowledge in an upscale property and at least 1 year experience in a senior HR role
Has excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
Has comprehensive knowledge of HIGA and FWA
Has RTW coordinator certification
Has full working rights for Australia – sponsorship is not available for this role.
