Hospitality HR Coordinator: Onboarding, Compliance

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Chicago to join a dynamic, people-focused team. You’ll support onboarding, recruitment coordination, employee engagement, HR administration, compliance, training support, and internal communications in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

This position operates in a union environment and offers cross-functional exposure. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, with 1–3 years in HR or related fields, and strong

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR, Recruiting Coordination, Administrative, or Hospitality experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and administrative processes across the hotel or business unit.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities including scheduling interviews and new hire paperwork.
• Maintain employee records, HR files, compliance documentation, and HRIS updates.
• Assist employees and managers with HR-related questions on policies, benefits, payroll, and leave requests.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Coordinate training sessions, compliance training, onboarding programs, and learning initiatives.
• Partner with HR leadership to support hiring and lifecycle processes.
• Prepare HR reports, staffing updates, turnover reporting, and audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Discretion

Team player

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or Hospitality

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HR reporting tools

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Chicago to join a dynamic, people-focused team. You’ll support onboarding, recruitment coordination, employee engagement, HR administration, compliance, training support, and internal communications in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

This position operates in a union environment and offers cross-functional exposure. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, with 1–3 years in HR or related fields, and strong