Transactions Specialist

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Transactions Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Hyatt Transactions team and other groups within Hyatt, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

 

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 our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to 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

What sets us apart is our purpose—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 the tremendous way 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 schedule

·       Work-life benefits including wellbeing 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

 

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 Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

 

The Role 

The Transactions Specialists provides administrative and operational coordination support for the Transactions team and its leadership.  This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of administrative processes, team coordination activities, and operational tasks that support a fast-moving hybrid team environment. 

The Specialist will interact regularly with internal executives, external stakeholders, and executive assistants across the organization.  In addition to managing day-to-day administrative responsibilities, the role will help coordinate team initiatives, support meetings and events, prepare reports and presentations, and maintain tracking for various transaction-related activities. 

The specific responsibilities include:

·       Working hybrid in Chicago office 4-days per week / 1 day remote

·       Provides day-to-day administrative support to transaction leaders including calendar coordination, travel arrangements (domestic and international), expense management, and general administrative tasks

·       Serve as a point of contact between transaction leaders, executives at the company, external partners, and executive assistants to coordinate scheduling, meetings and information flow.

·       Coordinate transaction team meetings and support internal and external meetings related to Growth and Transactions departments, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up actions

·       Prepare and format reports, presentations, and other materials to support the Transactions team.  This includes building and maintaining PowerPoint presentations, consolidating information from multiple stakeholders, and ensuring professional formatting and clarity.

·       Maintain tracking tools and documentation related to transaction activities, ensuring information is accurate, organized, and readily accessible for the team. 

·       Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows, meeting coordination, and team processes to support productivity and efficiency. 

·       Support the creation of an efficient working environment for a hybrid team through coordination of team communications, shared resources, documentation, and operational logistics.

Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of experience in an administrative, executive support, or team coordination role.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or executives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel, and operational activities across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and discretion
• Excellent skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

 

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 individuals 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.

The salary range for this position is $68,800 - $100,000. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.