Minoosh Koyaanisqatsi

Area HR Director @Sage Hospitality Group

Portland, OR, US

Manages HR functions for a Sage Hospitality property, the Nines Hotel and The Hotel Zags. Leads up to 380 staff and up to four direct reports. Conducts strategic planning, articulates People Resource objectives and prepares and monitors a budget.Governs HR operations including: recruitment and talent acquisition; hiring, onboarding and retention; payroll; compensation; benefits; and employee relations, FMLA, succession planning and Sage employee surveying. Analyzes reports concerning time to fill positions, predictive scheduling and associated costs, payroll, overtime and staff turnover, making recommendations to the executive team. Delivered HR leadership to the Napa Valley Marriott & Spa as the Taskforce California HR Director. Partnered with hiring managers to help them recruit candidates from the Culinary Institute of America in Napa. Rolled out an advertising campaign promoting Marriott as Employer of Choice. Compliance & SafetyEnsures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, SOPs and brand standards; HR policies and procedures and AA/EEO; and oversees risk management. Training, Wage Program, Performance Management, Associate Issues & Exit InterviewsImplemented new hire and manager training and Starwood and Marriott brand training. Collaborated with vendors to offer training classes, negotiating contracts.Drives performance management including monitoring performance appraisal completion and performance improvement plan submittal. Executes investigations, disciplines and terminates employees and conducts exit interviews.Key ResultsDuring 2014, the hotel was named to the 100 Healthiest Employers of Oregon. In 2015, the hotel was recognized as one of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon.Achieved the Sustainability at Work Gold certification for The Nines from 2017 to 2020. Garnered a 95% Employee Engagement Survey Participation Rate in 2015.

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