Description:

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Associate Vice President (AVP) of Enterprise Strategy Communications to join our Global Communications team and the CEO's office. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Communications team and the CEO and Senior Leadership team, playing an instrumental role in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

•Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally

•Flexible work schedules

•Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center

•A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption

•Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.

Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

A core member of Hyatt’s Global Communications team and the office of the CEO, this is a strategic thinker and business-savvy communications leader who will work closely with the CEO and various Senior Leadership Team members to drive communications and engagement for key strategic enterprise initiatives as part of Hyatt’s transformational growth journey. Core responsibilities include:

•Develop and drive execution of integrated communications and engagement plan to scale Hyatt Ways of Working/Agile across the enterprise globally

•Spearhead development of audience-led communications plan to increase awareness of/engagement with Hyatt’s explorations of how to leverage Artificial Intelligence to advance care, improve the colleague experience, and strengthen capabilities for growth

•Create and launch new storytelling and engagement formats to bring the above plans to life across key stakeholders, including internal and external audiences

•Support the development of a corporate narrative platform that inspires and compels key stakeholders to be part of Hyatt’s next chapter by articulating what makes Hyatt unique and elevating points of difference

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

•12 years of experience in corporate communications experience required; public company experience required; hospitality, consulting experience and/or agile experience is a strong plus

•Strong business acumen

•High degree of personal and professional savvy and experience to inspire confidence among audiences at all levels of the organization

•Strong empathetic orientation and high level of personal commitment/caring. Unquestionable integrity

•Proven ability to produce strategic communications and engagement plans and content. Strong writer and editor

•Conceptual, strategic, and creative thinker, capable of developing plans that deliver outcomes

•Strong intellect, flexible and adaptable, stimulated by challenges, and open-minded with a strong desire to learn

Experience Preferred:

•Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related degree

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago

Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Public Relations

Req ID: CHI013853

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.