WHO YOU ARE

Relating to people with ease is first nature to you. Associates from line level to senior manager seek your counsel because you're trustworthy, solution-minded, and knowledgeable. You maneuver conflict into problem solving and have a proven record of achieving department and business goals. You are both the Chief People Officer and the Chief Cheering Officer at the hotel. You have previous Human Resources experience and may have worked in hotels. You have excellent verbal and written English language skills and ideally speak a second language. You must be able to deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism. You will regularly use a computer and different software.

WHAT YOU DO

You manage and attend to daily department operations and skillfully apply your knowledge to protect employees, managers, owners, and the brand. You ensure sustained healthy retention. You plan and manage all aspects of talent acquisition, utilizing all your creativity to ensure the hotel is staffed with the best of the best. You enable an environment that's engaging, where motivated people want to join, learn, do their best, and advance. You model the way, by embracing and championing the culture, empowering, and coaching throughout the employment lifecycle. You drive community engagement, understanding that the hotel is part of the fabric of the city. You share your knowledge by educating associates and managers. You employ your love of learning to coach, develop, and celebrate recognition. You educate associates on programs, help managers with Employee Relations matters, and create solutions out of conflict.

WHERE YOU WORK

Ripe with contemporary calm and artful sophistication, Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center is situated adjacent to its eponymous shopping destination in Oak Brook, Illinois. From this superb vantage point, hotel guests can access Oak Brook's most prominent attractions with ease, including Drury Lane Theatre, the Elmhurst Art Museum and downtown Chicago. Providing an inspiring setting to work and play, our guest rooms and suites feature contemporary artwork, luxurious bedding, and state-of-the-art technology. Join us at El Tapeo, where modern Spanish cuisine and breathtaking views of Oak Brook take center stage. For a more casual dining experience, head to Longitude 87 Bar Restaurant, serving light bites, microbrews, cocktails, and wines by the glass. Refresh with a visit to our Spa Suites or reboot with a workout in our hotel's modern fitness center. For those seeking event space in Oak Brook, we offer several sophisticated venues, including a stunning ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.

WHY YOU'RE HERE

Why do you do what you do? Passion. Pride. Life. You are passionate about making the difference. Making the difference for every associate that walks through the doors of the hotel and doing everything you can to ensure each of our associates has an exceptional experience. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.