Marriott Vacations Worldwide is shifting certain administrative functions to third-party vendors, a move that will eliminate more than 130 jobs in Lakeland.
In a notice to the state of Florida, the Orlando-based hospitality company said it is adopting a new operating model that expands partnerships with outside firms specializing in finance, accounting, and human resources. Those roles will be transitioned to HCLTech and IBM starting Aug. 18.
The company said both vendors plan to offer “comparable employment” to all affected workers, with the option to start immediately and avoid any gap in pay. The layoffs will impact 136 employees at Marriott’s Lakeland office complex on 1200 Bartow Road, with permanent terminations set for Oct. 7.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) emphasized that the change is part of a broader strategy to leverage specialized expertise while maintaining continuity for its workforce through the vendor transition.
