This program is a rotational program that requires relocation. Your relocation will be decided after the interview process and is not based on where you apply. Please only apply to 1 location.
Great Wolf Lodge's Human Resources Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) is an accelerated rotational development path to a HR leadership role with Great Wolf Lodge.
This program is a pipeline for future HR leaders for Great Wolf's current and future domestic and international resorts. Through a combination of hands-on experiences, structured learning and coaching you will be exposed to a broad array of disciplines within the HR function in hospitality and entertainment. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are expected to be a strategic HR Business partner and placed in a HR leadership role.
- 2-year program with hands-on experience in different functions of HR Leadership, such as Employee Relations, Talent Management, Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, and HR Business Strategy
- Complete 3 challenging 8-month rotations with an opportunity to experience 2 lodges in the U.S
- Network with program participants and HR leaders across the company
- Participate in professional development and targeted growth opportunities in Human Resources, leadership experience and business acumen
- Frequent mentoring, evaluation and feedback
What you will gain:
- Hands-on experience across multiple HR functions
- Exposure and visibility to top leaders and executives across the company
- Expertise in business/financial acumen to be a strategic HR Business partner
- Confidence and experience in leading projects and HR strategies that will provide value to the organization
- Frequent feedback and coaching to support your growth and development throughout the program and beyond
- Opportunity to work and learn from a diverse set of pack members and leaders
- Training and development focused on key competencies in the entertainment industry that will prepare you for an HR Leadership role
Responsibilities:
- Lead key HR Business Objectives in partnership with HR and Lodge leadership
- Provide coaching and development for pack members and leaders
- Use HR systems and technology to support administration function
- Analyze trends, identify opportunities, execute strategies, and collaborate with key partners
- Drive employee engagement and recognition of success
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Graduate student obtaining a Master's degree in HR by June 2025 OR 5+ years of professional HR experience
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA minimum
- Minimum one-year job or internship experience in HR
- Willingness to relocate to any Great Wolf Lodge location during program and for final placement
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and HRIS
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and positive energy
- Multi-tasking ability
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in hotel/resort/theme park industry
- Human Resources certification or other specialized training
- Experience utilizing HR Technology
Physical Qualifications:
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Able to bend, stretch, and twist
- Able to stand or sit for long periods of time
HRLDPs may be placed at any Great Wolf Lodge and will relocate during program.