Assistant Manager - Talent & Culture

Located at the heart of IT Corridor on OMR, ibis Chennai Sipcot is the perfect destination for travellers on business or leisure. In close proximity to Sipcot IT Park (5-10 mins) and companies like TATA Consulting Services, HCL, Hexaware, Nokia, Polaris, Aspire Systems and many others, the hotel is situated close to Tamil Nadu's biggest business district, and is an hour drive from the Mahindra World City. Chettinad Hospital and Global Hospital are within a quick 20-minute drive.…

Department    :     Talent & Culture

Designation   :     Assistant Manager – Talent & Culture

Reports To     :     Talent & Culture Manager

Prime Function:

• Communicate and support company policies & procedures to maintain high employee morale and motivation, and ensure an atmosphere of participative management.
• Ensure optimum service through the effective communication of policies and procedures to all employees.
• Assist the Human Resources team to plan, manage, coordinate and participate in personnel activities of all the departments in areas of

• Recruitment & Selection
• Compensations & Benefits
• Training & Development
• Performance Management System
• Employee Relations
• HR Initiatives

• To recommend, implement, formulate and execute organizations policies, procedures, rules, regulations and programs for all the employees
• To assist the Human Resources Manager in ensuring that the Personnel functions are carried out effectively and professionally, resulting in a highly motivated, flexible and multi skilled workforce.
• Any matter which may affect the interests of the hotel should be brought to the attention of the Management.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Planning

• Assist the Human Resources Manager to develop an annual and long-term Human Resources plan that identifies the organizations Human Resources agenda as a component of the organizations overall Strategic Plan.
• Identify Human Resources strategies and program requirements needed to maintain a progressive work culture in support of effective recruitment, development, and retention of the employees.

People Management

• Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of the hotel ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all the departments.

• Respond to queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.

• Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions.
• Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.
• Motivate and develop team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.

Financial Management

• Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.

Operational Management

• Promote and manage a positive and productive work environment by working with the management team to provide clear communication and fair and timely evaluations of the team.
• Develop and train the employees on new programs and company initiatives.
• Plan, develop and implement organizational policies and goals in accordance with the department’s objectives & goals.
• Ensure compliance of employees with established procedures and practices.
• Resolve employee’s issues and inquiries.
• Provide a positive work environment by consistently facilitating open, two-way communication and resolving all employee relations issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor employee turnover and react appropriately to improve retention.
• Ensure compliance to standards, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Administer the various processes, for the employees, in coordination with the Human Resources department.

• Coordinate recruitment and selection process in partnership with the Human Resources Manager.

• Monitor staffing/scheduling program of the employees and ensure the proper execution in order to provide an appropriate level of service to customers and employees.

Managerial Qualities

• Leadership skills that utilize persuasion and motivation to attain organizational        goals is the most desirable management quality, followed by honesty, integrity, ethical behaviour, tactfulness, openness, and cultural awareness;

• Ability to accept responsibility;
• Self confidence, motivation, drive and tenacity;
• Ability to enhance organizational performance;
• Ability to clearly delegate tasks and responsibilities;
• Ability to think strategically, inductively, and creatively;
• And the propensity to recognize and acknowledge other peoples’ ideas.

Key Contacts

Liaises with

Responsible for (as assigned)

All HOD’s

Human Resources Team

All Employees

Management Trainee-HR

Occupational Health & Safety

Employee Responsibility

All employees to safeguard their health and safety, and the health and safety of others, in the workplace.