Talent & Culture Assistant Manager - job 1 of 2

The Talent & Culture Assistant Manager at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the HR department, ensuring the delivery of genuine, efficient, and Talent & Culture services. This role covers all major HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, health & safety, compensation & benefits, compliance, and training - with an emphasis on building a positive workplace culture that reflects the Fairmont’s Brand and Culture Standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interview coordination, and creating offer letters
• Assist in coordinating the onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries
• Assist with planning employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and team events.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and HR systems in accordance with legal and brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local labor laws, health and safety requirements, and internal policies
• Support benefits administration, time-off tracking, and employee status changes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all worker’s compensation cases and aid in the coordination of return-to-work programs in partnership with department managers
• Monitor incident trends and support proactive workplace safety measures in collaboration with relevant departments
• Promote a culture of respect, professionalism, and hospitality through ongoing communication and support
• Design and lead employee engagement initiatives, events, and celebrations throughout the hotel
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership on HR-related issues
• Other Human Resources duties, as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 year of experience in human resources or luxury hotel/high-end hospitality setting preferred
• Knowledge of Human Resources operation, policies, and procedures required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple interests
• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion
• Competency using a variety of computer software
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in English
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and vendors
• Ability to possess a high level of professionalism and integrity while maintaining confidentiality

Compensation: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

Visa Requirements: Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

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