INSPIRE Leadership Development Program - People & Culture; Human Resources

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park

Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is a leader in Food & Beverage in the city, with the newly launched partnership with Richard Sandoval Hospitality for our multi-million dollar pan Latin restaurant and tequila bar, Toro. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, including 84 newly renovated rooms and Fairmont Gold Lounge, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

About the

Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner Assess First prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park as part of our Inspire Program in People & Culture (Human Resources). This 18-month immersive leadership journey is designed to help you grow into a confident, capable first-time leader within Fairmont, making your mark within one of the world's most storied luxury brands. Through a combination of structured cross-exposure, Hotel Executive Committee mentorship, and real-world business impact, you'll build the skills, mindset, and experiences that will shape your career.

As an Inspire, your journey will unfold as follows:

• Onboarding & Orientation: Embark on a comprehensive brand and service culture immersion, align on your cross-exposure schedule, and be introduced to your dedicated mentor and division team.
• Cross-Exposure Experience
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  Broaden your division-specific expertise through hands‑on, in‑depth operational understanding in different functional areas, including Recruitment, Health & Benefits, and Learning & Development, while supporting the day-to‑day operation of the People & Culture Department.
• Business Impact Project: Apply your learning to a real-world business challenge, conceptualizing and executing a project that allows you to showcase your leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking. Enter a global competition to put your project on center stage.
• Hotel Executive Committee Mentorship: Learn from an experienced leader who will help guide your growth, inspire your leadership journey and connect you to the Fairmont values.
• Build your community: Connect with your peer community of Inspire participants from our network of hotels, enhancing your global mindset and support network.
• Be Inspired: Join our virtual leadership speaker series connecting you with Senior Leaders.

Throughout this program you will:

• Build strong relationships and network with Hotel Executive Committee leaders and colleagues across the hotel.
• Continuously develop leadership skills, build business acumen, and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Make meaningful impact and drive results within the People & Culture team.

What will you bring to this role?

• A recent graduate with a degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated passion for luxury hospitality and a strong desire to develop into a future leader in hotel operations.
• Proven leadership potential, evidenced by academic achievements, extracurricular activities, or previous work experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• High level of adaptability,…