People & Culture Manager

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

Mercure Chennai Sriperumbudur, the only international brand in Sriperumbudur-Oragadam industrial area and automobile hub. It is a 45-min drive from Chennai airport, and Mahindra world city and just 29 mins from Marimalai Nagar. The hotel features an all-day dining restaurant with alfresco, multiple meeting spaces, a fitness center, travel desk and entertainment facilities. This hotel, located opposite to Apollo Tyres, is also in close proximity to major corporations & IT companies.

Singaperumal Koil and Chengalpattu industrial areas are in vicinity. Kanchipuram famous for its historic temples and Kanjeevaram sarees, Mahabalipuram for its historic monuments and beaches are within an hour drive. Guests can visit historical monuments at Mahabalipuram, the famous Ekambareshva and Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram amongst many others. Chennai city Centre is easily accessible to guests via the highway.

Human Resources Management

• Review and update Talent & Culture policies and procedures and other human resources materials
• Monitor present and future trends in the local labor situation, social legislation and make recommendations to the management
• Monitor the administration of the Performance Appraisal Program and act in an advisory capacity to department heads in such process
• Ensure that all employees comply with the hotel policies and procedures as well as government regulations pertaining to employment practice
• Prepare and submit periodic Talent & Culture reports to management
• repare and issue correspondences relating to the Talent & Culture department
• Counsel hotel personnel as and when needed in areas such as career planning, training and development and employee relations
• Investigate and review all disciplinary actions to ensure the actions are complying with the labor law, hotel rules and regulations. Discuss with department heads an appropriate action and recommend the final results in consultation with the Director of Talent & Culture
• Oversee the organization and execution of employees’ social, athletic and recreational activities
• Maintain a good working relations with all departments and all professional external contacts

Recruitment

• Develop and implement recruitment procedures and strategies to attract the most qualified candidates for position vacancies in the hotel
• Analyze  the hotel manpower requirements
• Coordinate with the hiring managers on the recruitment of qualified personnel based on approval by the divisional head and General Manager, following established standards, policies and procedures
• Conduct recruitment and exit interviews
• Maintain good working relationships and partnerships with recruitment agencies / sources

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the team
• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business

•8-10 years relevant experience in hospitality in international brands of which at least 2 years should be in a similar responsibility level

•Ability to think strategically, inductively and creatively with strong organizational skills; Strong Leadership abilities and communication skills;

•Excellent people Management skills to manage a team of highly innovative & creative Professionals.;

Competencies
•    Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
•    Results and service oriented with an eye for details
•    Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
•    A team player & builder