Talent and Culture Senior Executive

HELPS TO MAINTAIN ACCORHOTELS CULTURE

• Ensure that the guest is at the center of everything that Talent & Culture does;
• Share the vision and strategy of AccorHotels, the brand and the hotel, to all ambassadors;
• Provide feedback from the guest on the teams’ performance to the team;
• Ensure that all team members feel trusted and valued for their contribution.

EMPLOYER BRANDING

• Implement strategic activities for attracting talent to the hotel;
• Maintain relationships with local schools and colleges;
• Engage in social media to promote the hotel as the best place to work;
• Compile entries for regional HR and Employer recognition awards;
• Compile monthly articles for publication in internal communication network.

TALENT ACQUISITION

• Support the Talent & Culture leader to ensure that the hotel has the right talent in the right role;
• Engage in processes in finding talent inside and outside the organization;
• Monitor staffing to business needs and assist to maintain;
• Coordinate selection and recruitment of Supervisory and Front Line positions to ensure a seamless onboarding experience;
• Implement retention strategies to fulfil business need objectives;
• Implement schemes to reduce / minimize the ambassador turnover rate;
• Identify potentials within existing talent by providing departmental transfer in accordance to their skill set;
• Assist in monitoring present and future trends in the local labor situation and social legislation.

INDUCTION AND ONBOARDING

• Ensure new talent feel welcome and all team members are prepared for the new talent arrival;
• Coordinate and conduct orientation programs and three month training plans;
• Ensure there is a support person for each and every new talent;
• Seek feedback from new talent in their first month of employment;
• Conduct probationary reviews and provide feedback to talent / management.

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK

• Organize annual performance appraisal process in line with the Leadership Capability Framework and performance review process;
• Support an environment which supports open ongoing feedback and coaching to bridge gaps for better performance;
• Celebrate team and individual success;
• Assist managers in setting objectives and goals for Front Line talent.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Deliver / support training for future skill requirements and not just current;
• Ensure implementation of annual training plan meets business needs;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training by communicating with department Supervisors and Front Line talent;
• Create a learning environment where each person (including front line) has a personal development plan;
• Follow up with talent after attending training programs to support the application of learning on the job;
• Support talent to have access to learning opportunities both on job and off job.

TALENT POTENTIAL IDENTIFICATION

• Assist the Outlet Managers / Supervisors to identify best star talent;
• Assist leaders in the preparation of succession plans;
• Support the use of talent assessment; process to ensure the right person is in the right role and / or identified for future roles.

CAREER MANAGEMENT

• Provide communication on career paths available with AccorHotels;
• Ensure vacancies within AccorHotels are displayed for all to apply;
• Communicate and celebrate the success of others;
• Support fair and equitable processes for internal promotion / transfer

CULTURE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

• Demonstrate the AccorHotels values in all behaviors with the hotel team;
• Adhere to the AccorHotels Ethics and CSR Charter, identify any behavior which is not in line with the charter;
• Support diversity in the selection of talent ensuring equality of treatment based on competencies;
• Communicate to talent all corporate diversity programs such as Women At AccorHotels Generation, He or She and support through active participation in any associated activities.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Follow the Talent & Culture policies & procedures;
• Ensure departmental Keys to Success are communicated and implemented throughout the hotel;
• Communicate on Talent & Culture policies and procedures to all talents;
• Support a safe working environment by ensuring local regulations and AccorHotels safety standards are upheld for workplace health and safety;
• Participate in regular fire drills, evacuations and training on safety and emergency procedures;
• Have a thorough understanding of the AccorHotels crisis procedures and follow these in times of need (APACHE).

REWARD AND RECOGNITION

• Promote Work-Life Balance to achieve a healthy workforce in each department;
• Support the motivation of talent through recognition and rewards program;
• Implement effective talent related activities and motivational programs;
• Coordinate internal talent events to ensure talent engagement and promote a good and efficient working atmosphere;
• Implement programs to recognize key events in the lives of our talent including birthdays, marriages, births and loss of loved ones;

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Monitor compensation to maintain internal equity and competitiveness;
• Maintain job descriptions and job specifications relevant with current of skill requirements;
• Maintain harmonious labour management relations with unions / inhouse committees.

FLEXIBILITY AND WELFARE

• Support operational departments to implement flexible work practices where possible;
• Ensure adequate ambassador benefits and amenities are implemented and maintained;
• Individualise and recongise that one size does not fit all;
• Provide support to ambassadors who have undergone any crisis situation or trauma;
• Maintain a fair and equitable work environment with a way for talent to report any concerns for welfare in confidence.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Communicate and encourage the participation in strategic CSR activities by all team members;
• Provide education to talent on key areas of corporate concern including Sustainability (formerly Planet21, and WATCH;
• Support talent to share their ideas and to improve and contribute to the community.

SATISFACTION AND ENGAGEMENT

• Conduct regular on one one discussions with talent in Front Line positions;
• Maintain records on productivity, sick leave and turnover as indicators of disengagement;
• Co-ordinate annual EES with department teams to work on follow up action plans;
• Conduct exit interviews with all talent leaving AccorHotels employment.

FAREWELL

• If relocating, identify if a transfer is an option
• Ensure that final pay is accurate and timely
• Complete exit interview or online exit interview
• Be respectful