Assistant Director People & Culture

Fairmont Mayakoba is a luxury resort located in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, seamlessly blending tropical nature, mangroves, and white-sand beaches within an exclusive setting. Certified with the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award, it offers 401 elegant guest rooms and suites, including beachfront and lagoon casitas, all featuring world-class amenities. The resort is thoughtfully designed with respect for the natural environment and local culture, delivering a perfect balance between modern luxury and ecotourism in a paradisiacal Caribbean setting.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

What you will be doing:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the People & Culture Department
• Lead and provide support to the People & Culture team members, including assisting with administrative duties as needed
• Assist the Regional Director of People & Culture in assessing organizational needs, developing aligned Talent & Culture solutions and implement strategies in the areas of employee relations, recruitment, retention administration and Colleague wellness
• Provide assistance related to employee relations such as direct line committee organization, employee communication, bulletin boards, employee of the month program, employee picnics, parties and general meetings
• Support the implementation of People & Culture strategies
• Organize, attend and participate in management of employee functions
• Maintain relationships with local schools, colleges and universities
• Manage and oversee the recruitment process and benefit administration
• Manage and tracking of immigration and residency process of employees
• Implement retention strategies to fulfill business need objectives
• Complete exit interviews with departing colleagues
• Provide assistance and support with employee relations issues, including but not limited to coaching and counseling guidance and conducting disciplinary meetings when required
• Assist Departmental Leaders with the development of specific action plans to address issues and concerns identified in Colleague feedback
• Assist Managers in setting objectives and goals for supervisor and assistant managers
• Provide advice on employment legislation and developments in labor laws and employment standards
• Communicate People & Culture policies and procedures to all leaders and colleagues
• Promote work-life balance to achieve a healthy workforce in each department
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