Hospitality HR Intern - Summer 2027 (Seattle)

Highgate Hotels, LP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational opportunities / Tuition re

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer"

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is offering an Intern - Human Resources (Summer 2027) in Seattle, WA. This internship provides hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment, under guidance from experienced HR professionals.

The program emphasizes learning, building connections, and preparing for a career in Human Resources and Hospitality. You will support HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee records, while gaining exposure to talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance in

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 stand, walk, and move throughout the property for extended periods of time.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing degree in HR/Hospitality/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highgate Hotels is offering an Intern - Human Resources (Summer 2027) in Seattle, WA. This internship provides hands-on experience in a dynamic hospitality environment, under guidance from experienced HR professionals.

The program emphasizes learning, building connections, and preparing for a career in Human Resources and Hospitality. You will support HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee records, while gaining exposure to talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance in