Description

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Fire and Life Safety Compliance Auditor to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Risk Management team, 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 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

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 Internal Fire Life Safety (FLS) Auditor will serve as a critical member of Hyatt's Risk Management team, responsible for auditing, evaluating, and guiding compliance of Hyatt properties within the Americas region. This role ensures Hyatt properties achieve and maintain alignment with Hyatt's global Fire Life Safety standards and regulatory requirements.

As part of Hyatt's broader FLS governance strategy, this project-led position will reduce reliance on third-party audits, drive consistency across brand portfolios, and enhance owner confidence through proactive engagement and oversight.
• Conduct internal Fire Life Safety audits for Hyatt properties
• Verify property compliance with Hyatt's minimum FLS requirements and local regulatory standards, and oversee adaptations and modifications throughout installation of FLS systems
• Partner with Development, Engineering, and Operations teams to identify and resolve FLS gaps.
• Monitors project schedules, manage construction documents, and confirm project completion. Provide technical guidance to design and construction teams during pre-opening to align with Hyatt's "gold standard" FLS practices.
• Remain current with emerging technologies, national codes and best methods for automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, life safety, and smoke control
• Collaborate with external Fire Marshals and local authorities as needed to ensure joint sign-off and compliance approval.
• Develop and maintain consistent internal auditing templates, checklists, and reporting standards.
• Identify systemic issues, trends, or recurring FLS nonconformities and communicate these findings to Global Risk and Engineering leadership.

Qualifications

Experience Required:
• 10 years of fire protection system inspections experience, or Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering combined with minimum 5 years of experience in Fire and Life Safety inspection, audit, or compliance roles (hospitality, construction, or facilities preferred).

Experience Preferred:
• Good working knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA)
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• FLS Plan Review experience preferred.

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 $98,000 to $130,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus.

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.