HR Leadership Development Program

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.