HR Coordinator - Hospitality & People Experience

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

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Chicago. This role supports onboarding, recruitment coordination, HR administration, compliance, training, and employee communications within a union environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating great employee experiences in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, Hospitality or related field.
• 1–3 years in HR, Recruiting Coordination, Administrative, or Hospitality.
• Experience with MS Office and HRIS (Workday) is preferred.

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, and HRIS updates with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist employees and managers with HR-related questions on policies, benefits, payroll, and programs.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Assist with training sessions, onboarding programs, and learning initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Scheduling and coordination

Relationship building

Hospitality passion

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Hospitality

Tools

MS Office

HRIS (Workday)

HR reporting tools

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Chicago. This role supports onboarding, recruitment coordination, HR administration, compliance, training, and employee communications within a union environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating great employee experiences in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus.