HR Leadership Development Program

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Job Description

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.

Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!

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