Sonesta International Hotels · 17 hours ago
Human Resources Intern
Newton, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hrSonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. and is dedicated to exceptional hospitality. The Human Resources Intern will participate in various HR functions, supporting recruiting, training, benefits administration, and general HR tasks while gaining valuable experience in the hospitality industry.
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Responsibilities
Participate in a rotational internship across core Human Resources functions, including Recruiting, Training & Development, Benefits & Leave of Absence (LOA), HRIS, and General HR
Support recruiting efforts by assisting with job postings, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities
Assist with training and development initiatives, including exposure to new hire orientation, session logistics and learning platforms
Support Benefits and LOA administration through data tracking and documentation support
Provide general HR support, including employee file maintenance, policy documentation, compliance-related tasks and exposure to employee relations processes
Assist with planning and coordinating employee events, engagement activities, and internal communications
Participate in HR team meetings and projects to gain exposure to HR strategy, operations, and best practices
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives
Assist with recruitment marketing initiatives, including maintaining the career site, creating recruiting flyers and materials, and supporting efforts to attract top talent
Other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
You must be a current undergraduate student enrolled in a 4-year college or university program in Hospitality, or a related field that directly aligns to the opportunity
Minimum 3.0 GPA
You'll be available to work onsite 4 days per week at our corporate office location in Newton, MA
Eager to learn, highly motivated, and willingness to be an active part of a team
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Preferred
Preferred experience in video production, media development, and digital content creation and editing
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Sonesta Hotel Discounts
Educational Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Company
Sonesta International Hotels
Sonesta facilitates a number of hotels and resorts that provide professionals, couples, and families with accommodations.
Founded in 1937
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Murray
President & CEO
Jordan Langlois
Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations at Sonesta Hotels / RLH Corporation
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