Human Resources Generalist / Coordinator

The iconic Colonnade Hotel in Boston's Back Bay is looking for a warm, detail-oriented, and driven HR Coordinator to complement our amazing team and Human Resources Office. This position is key to supporting our employee experience and requires strong organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-up. This role is located on-property;  

JOB SUMMARY:
The  Human Resources Coordinator assists the Director of Human Resources in the development, implementation, and administration of a wide variety of Human Resources functions including: recruitment, benefits administration, and employee relations. The Colonnade Hotel and neighboring restaurant employs approximately 150  non-union and union employees, this role provides excellent exposure to both.

This position's responsibilities include:

• Provide kindness and guidance to employees on routine requests or inquiries, using independent judgment to respond or direct inquiries to the Director of Human Resources.
• Help to create a fun, upbeat work culture! 
• Maintain paper files and computer database of employee records.
• Track and input changes, new hire, and termination information.
• Generate and submit reports as requested.
• Liaise with Accounting and Payroll Department.
• Assist with recruiting functions including building relationships with labor sources, attending employment fairs, posting job descriptions, responding to inquiries, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates, and reference checking.
• Coordinates all new hire paperwork.
• Coordinates termination process with employees and managers and administrates COBRA information.
• Administers all benefits including new hire and termination paperwork, liaison with benefit providers, answers employee questions, and coordinates open enrollment.
• Assists with employee relations including planning employee events including quarterly award luncheons, annual holiday party, and community relations.
• Organizes monthly birthday and anniversary recognition program.
• Maintains bulletin boards 
• Office management duties including ordering supplies and maintaining office equipment.
• Dedication to completing any other duties upon request

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria: 

• Possess a courteous, friendly, and professional manner at all times and remain cool, calm, and collected under pressure.
• Self-motivated individual that takes initiative and has a strong desire to learn more and grow within the HR Field
• Minimum of 2 years previous HR experience highly preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce is extremely helpful.
• Strong customer service and refined verbal and written communication skills required, with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Ability to focus with a strong attention to detail, multi-task, and meet deadlines will be key to this position
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to act confidentially and ethically absolutely required

This job provides a supportive, dedicated, fun working environment and good pay. If you think you'd be a good fit, please submit your application, resume, and brief, informal cover letter introducing yourself and why you think you'd be the right choice for this role. Please specifically include what you hope to gain, and give, in this position.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods of time and move frequently from area to area. Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift in indoor environment.

Thanks for reading, looking forward to hearing from you! 

The Colonnade values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.