Hospitality HR Intern: Learn Recruiting & Employee Engagement

Highgate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is offering a 2027 Human Resources Internship in New York. The program provides hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment while learning from experienced HR professionals.

Interns will support HR operations, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and help maintain employee records. Ideal candidates are pursuing HR, hospitality, or business administration degrees and are eager to grow in hotel leadership and guest services.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team with day-to-day Human Resources 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

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

HR / Hospitality / Business Admin degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highgate Hotels is offering a 2027 Human Resources Internship in New York. The program provides hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment while learning from experienced HR professionals.

Interns will support HR operations, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and help maintain employee records. Ideal candidates are pursuing HR, hospitality, or business administration degrees and are eager to grow in hotel leadership and guest services.