Who are we looking for?
Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Human Resources Specialist on the Talent & Culture team. The Talent and Culture team’s mission is to create an inclusive workplace that attracts and develops top talent to drive Choice’s growth and organizational success. We strive to foster a supportive environment where every member feels valued and empowered through every touchpoint of the candidate and associate experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Human Resources professional to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment. This individual has input on and provides a broad range of support for the implementation and delivery of HR programs, policies and processes.
Are you a great communicator who excels in organizational skills? We invite you to apply for our Human Resources Specialist role today and #MakeItYourChoice.
Your Responsibilities
- Supports onboarding activities by sending new hire welcome emails and setting up associate digital files and I9 compliance as well as facilitating new hire orientation.
- Handles, routes, and responds to the HR inbox inquiries to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution and / or escalation to include being a primary point of contact for AI related escalations.
- Initiates HRIS systemic tasks such as job requisitions, cost center changes, supervisor org changes; approves select associate related changes.
- Prepares manual offer letters and memos for associate changes as well as immigration related documents and initiates signature requests through DocuSign, as needed.
- Provides a variety of regular reporting to include retention and engagement.
- Supports employee engagement events, departmental events, and assists in planning team activities by securing conference room reservations, sending out invitations, gathering supplies, and/or arranging for catering as needed.
- Monitors associates’ completion of compliance training and sends out email reminders.
- Handles incoming mail by reviewing, responding, or directing it to the appropriate team as well as the team’s records retention.
- Assists with invoice processing and budget assistance, as needed.
- Supports workers compensation reporting activities.
- Responds to employment verification requests.
- Assists the Talent Performance & Belonging team with miscellaneous administrative requests.
Your Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Requires 2 year’s experience in an HR support role, or related operational or administrative support experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or High School diploma.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and personal information.
- Experience with Workday a plus
- Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Your Team
This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Human Resources. You will have peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.
Your Work Location
As our Human Resources Specialist, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $60,000.00 annually.
The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
- Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
- Employee recognition programs
- Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide
About Choice
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.
At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.
*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***
Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.
Similar Jobs
What We Do
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms to its portfolio in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels and nearly 650,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area (North Bethesda, MD), our IT center in Scottsdale, AZ, and St. Louis Park (MN), and through our associates across the globe, we keep those hotels humming by serving as a champion for our franchisees. When you #MakeItYourChoice, you will have the environment, the tools, and the momentum to drive your career and organizational success
