Human Resources Intern

Corporate Office – Newton, MA•Newton, MA

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Sonesta International Hotels! We're the 8th largest hotel group in the US and, we're growing! Our mission is to wow every guest, team member, partner and community in which we operate by delivering exceptional hospitality! From our hotels to corporate offices, from the boardroom to the guest room, you’ll find a group of like-minded people, working together to build something great. What experience can you expect? Sonesta interns will work in one of our corporate departments for a 10-week period. During this time, you will get to work on exciting projects whilst deepening your understanding of hospitality and learn how we bring our hotel experiences to life! There will be plenty of opportunities for continued learning and development along the way! This opportunity will be based in our corporate HQ in Newton, MA, Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in video production, media development, and digital content creation and editing

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