As the Talent + Engagement Specialist you’ll join and support the Luxury, Lifestyle and Managed Hotel Talent + Engagement Team, which supports and maintains the Kimpton brand talent attraction, learning and development, performance management, and plays a key role in supporting other essential IHG People and Culture functions such as hotel colleague development programs, colleague engagement, and other special projects. The T&E Specialist is a part of the IHG corporate CMH People and Culture team and will have the opportunity to engage with and support colleagues across each of our hotels and restaurants. **Your day-to-day:** **Talent Attraction + Colleague Engagement** + Support Talent Team with hotel talent acquisition and recruitment initiatives, partnerships, and programs. + Support Company Managed Hotel (CMH)-wide and brand-specific recognition programs as needed. + Support hotel Manager in Training program launch and execution. + Lead J1 recruitment partnerships and processes to support property J1 recruitment needs. + Support Talent Team with annual Colleague Heartbeat Survey preparation, launch, access, training and analysis. + Support as needed the annual IHG Fortune Submission, HRC Corporate Equality Index, or other similar EVP initiatives. + Produce and/or analyze any relevant reporting requests such as recruitment metrics, colleague engagement, and more. + Liaise with key vendor partners and manage accompanying systems such as Oracle HCM and ATS, ADP Vantage RM, Reflektive, and Checkr. + Assist with Kimpton applicant tracking system (ATS) maintenance, training, support tickets, and the transition to new ATS/HRIS in 2026. + Maintenance of Kimpton Check-In cycle in Reflektive system including quarterly launch/closure, support tickets and access inquiries. + Other duties as assigned. **Talent Development + Performance** + Conduct needs assessments/instructional analysis and supports training plans as needed; assist in designing both in-house and with expert third parties, solutions which include a blended approach to learning. + Manage a variety of training and performance management platforms including the launch and integration of a new LMS system, Reflektive, etc. + Collaborate to maintaining organizational communications such as the People & Culture internal SharePoint, the weekly People & Culture brief, content and delivery of biweekly People & Culture calls, etc. + Maintain IHG MyLearning system initiatives and function as it relates to company-managed hotels including training of new People & Culture team members, enrollments + Reporting and tracking for Kimpton / IHG University development and compliance requirements via the LMS and manual reporting. + Other duties as assigned. **What we need from you:** + 2 or more years of experience working within a Human Resources role with direct experience in talent attraction/retention, training facilitation and/or training development. + Experience working in and directly supporting one or more hotel/restaurant properties. + Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required + Working knowledge of core HR concepts, best practices and legal landscape + Prior experience with relevant HR systems; ADP Vantage + ATS, Oracle HCM + ATS, Reflektive preferred. + Ability to assess training/implementation needs and develop a plan accordingly; experience designing and delivering a variety of training solutions + Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; experience managing external vendors and cross-departmental communication + A strong communicator, both in written and spoken communications + Articulate and confident in delivering content to large audiences + Highly motivated, energetic, and creative professional with integrity + Organized, a self-starter + Unwavering commitment to on-going quality improvement and excellence + Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and function within a dynamic and challenging environment + Budget management experience a plus + Some travel may be required. **Location - this role is remote and can be based in any major US city; if ideal candidate is based in Atlanta you may be asked to conduct some business or meet with colleagues in the Atlanta office as needed.** **The hourly compensation range for this role is $31.25 to $33.65. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K and other benefits to employees.** 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. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. **Important information** : + The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. + No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. + If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here . + IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. 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