Career Center
University Park, Pennsylvania
Greenwood, South Carolina
Washington, D.C.
Sacramento, California
Posted: 08-Nov-23
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
Position: Director of Human Resources
FLSA: Exempt- Administrative, Highly Compensated
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: CFO
ABOUT Visit Dallas
Visit Dallas is an independent, not-for-profit organization comprised of professionals serving as the sales and marketing arm for Dallas. Our mission is to promote Dallas as the ideal business and leisure destination to the regional, national, and international marketplace, and to favorably impact the Dallas economy through conventions and tourism.
Our efforts have significantly increased awareness of Dallas locally, nationally, and internationally, and have resulted in Dallas being recognized as one of the top convention destinations in the nation and the number one visitor destination in the state of Texas.
OVERVIEW
The HR Director will help lead and develop a plan for staffing and talent strategy, internal communication processes, performance management, and leadership / professional development. Additionally, the HR Director will drive a strategy to support efforts to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and encourage innovation, learning, and cross-cultural collaboration.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Oversee the HR operation for 70 full-time, 12 part-time team members.
- Partner with department heads to determine staffing strategies and implementation plans to identify talent within and outside the organization.
- Create and execute HR strategies and policies that align with company objectives.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
- In partnership with a 3rd party HR administrator oversee and administer:
- Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding
- Providing back-up documentation for payroll administration
- Assisting with benefit administration (Medical, Dental, 401k, etc.)
- Ensuring policies and procedures are accurate and compliant.
- Managing performance management process
- Supporting the execution of Workers’ Comp Annual Payroll Audit and Payroll Taxes
- Billing for medical, dental, vision, life insurance
2. Advise employees, managers, and leaders on complex HR issues such as employee concerns, disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations in a compliant and professional manner.
3. Partner with legal counsel to review and update employee policies, procedures, handbook, and other related guidelines in accordance with federal, state and local employment laws.
4. Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives to encourage a diverse workforce.
5. Ensure compensation practices provide for internal equity and competitive market positioning for optimal recruitment and retention goals.
6. Manage annual incentive plan process to track and store back-up documentation for end-of-year payout.
7. Oversee the performance management process to include goal setting, coaching, performance management, investigations and execution of the annual performance appraisal process.
8. Continuously assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against comparable companies (DMO’s), industries, and markets.
9. Responsible for keeping staff roster and organizational chart updated as needed.
10. Partners with department heads to assist with staff development, training and succession planning.
11. Manage the HR budget monthly to ensure timely and accurate data for CFO/CEO.
12. Support the Culture Resource Group (ERG) to encourage community engagement, DE&I initiatives and team engagement.
13. Foster a positive workplace and employee experience; serve as an ambassador for company culture.
Preferred Knowledge/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration and/or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Five to eight years of HR management in hospitality, association management, or other related fields
- SHRM or PHR certification preferred
- Proven expertise working with employee relations issues that may involve complex situations; identifying the nature and scope management-employee relations concerns, corrective actions, performance management, and related employee matters; and ensuring issues are properly handled and resolved.
- Strong business judgment, influencing skills, direction, and integrity
- Proven track record with HRIS/Payroll systems (preferred ADP Workforce Now), time management and HR technical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with articulate presentation and facilitation skills
- Good understanding of the Hospitality Industry and the Dallas business community
