Human Resources Specialist

About the job

This position is responsible for ensuring the correct management of HR platform and practices, including compliance with laws and implementation of IHG’s human resources policies and procedures. Incumbent creates and maintains key HR metrics and reports: Provides support with employee relations, compensation, benefit, training/development, diversity, performance management, and recognition and employee orientation.

Your day to day

• Manage key activities and/or key programs within departments or area of specialization (i.e HR Client Support, ER/LR, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Compensation, Benefits, Employment Branding, etc).
• Serve as internal tactical expert and consultant on key HR initiatives.
• Communicate status updates, metrics, trends, and activities for assigned projects, programs or departmental initiatives.
• Manages daily tactical support activities for assigned specialization.
• Investigate new opportunities for creative and innovative HR programs.

What we need from you

• 5 or more years progressive experience in HR or related field. Demonstrated experience in successfully owning or managing medium to large scale projects, programs or initiatives.
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies, practices, or requirements for assigned specialization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in client support, customer relations, or human resources.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and executing projects from conception through implementation. Demonstrated understanding of project management tracking systems.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, and HR staff.
• Role requires ability to access military installations.

Travel - 25% - 50% travel required

Location - This role can be based in any major metropolitan city in the United States.

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About Us

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?Who we are

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws.  We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 169312
• Job Category: HR Generalist
• Posting Date: 2026-09-29
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: Three Ravinia Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30346, US ()