Hospitality HR Intern: Hands-On, Career-Building

Highgate; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Highgate Hotels offers its 2027 Human Resources Internship in Weehawken, NJ. This hands-on program lets students learn HR basics within a dynamic hospitality setting, working alongside seasoned professionals on property.

You will support day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee record management while gaining exposure to talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance in a real-world hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related degree program preferred.
• Strong interest in hotel operations, hospitality leadership, guest service, and career growth within the hotel industry.
• Previous hotel, customer service, retail, or campus leadership experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Professional demeanor with a positive and service-oriented attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest‑facing environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the property for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team with day-to-day HR operations and administrative tasks.
• Assist with recruitment, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding activities.
• Help maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs.
• Partner with hotel leadership and HR teams to support employee needs and initiatives.
• Gain exposure to key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.
• Demonstrate a warm, professional, and service-focused attitude with guests, associates, and leadership.
• Follow all hotel policies, brand standards, safety procedures, confidentiality expectations, and grooming standards.
• Learn and contribute in a fast-paced hospitality environment while developing valuable professional skills.

Skills

HR internship

Communication

Organizational skills

Guest service

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Hospitality/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highgate Hotels offers its 2027 Human Resources Internship in Weehawken, NJ. This hands-on program lets students learn HR basics within a dynamic hospitality setting, working alongside seasoned professionals on property.

You will support day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee record management while gaining exposure to talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance in a real-world hotel environment.