Human Resources Assistant (Entry-Level, Developmental Role)

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking an entry-level HR Assistant to provide essential day-to-day support to the HR Director in our Kansas City property. The role focuses on handling administrative tasks, onboarding support, and maintaining an organized HR office.

This part-time position offers learning opportunities within a luxury hospitality environment, with a fixed rate of $18.00 per hour and room for growth as you learn HR processes and best practices under leadership guidance.

Qualifications

• No prior HR experience required.
• Strong willingness to learn and take direction.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable handling a variety of tasks throughout the day.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to help others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Daily HR Support: Assist with routine administrative tasks and general office organization; Respond to basic employee inquiries and direct questions appropriately; Help maintain employee files and ensure documents are properly organized; Support onboarding processes, including paperwork and scheduling.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Organization & detail

Interpersonal skills

Task variety handling

Confidentiality

Reliability

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

We are seeking a dependable, positive, and service-oriented individual to join our Human Resources Department in an entry-level support role. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn takes direction well and consistently follows through on tasks. Passion for learning about Human Resources and grow within a luxury hospitality environment.

This is not a decision-making role. Instead, the HR Assistant will provide essential day-to-day support to the HR Director by handling administrative tasks, managing incoming requests, and helping maintain an organized and responsive HR office.

This is a part-time position. Schedule and hours will be discussed based on business needs. This position is offered at a fixed rate of $18.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Daily HR Support

• Assist with routine administrative tasks and general office organization
• Respond to basic employee inquiries and direct questions appropriately
• Help maintain employee files and ensure documents are properly organized
• Support onboarding processes, including paperwork and scheduling

Operational Support

• Handle day-to-day requests and tasks that support the flow of the HR office
• Assist with tracking, follow-ups, and reminders to keep priorities on schedule
• Take care of small but important tasks that ensure smooth daily operations

Employee Interaction

• Provide a welcoming and helpful presence for employees
• Deliver excellent service with a positive, can-do attitude
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Learning & Development

• Learn HR processes, systems, and best practices through hands-on experience
• Accept direction, feedback, and coaching from HR leadership
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and willingness to grow

Qualifications

• No prior HR experience required
• Strong willingness to learn and take direction
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable handling a variety of tasks throughout the day
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to help others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who follows direction and completes tasks consistently
• A positive attitude and strong desire to help others
• Willingness to learn and grow within Human Resources
• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A creative thinker who can find simple, effective ways to solve problems, improve organization, and make daily work more efficient
• Someone who takes initiative especially with small improvements that make a big impact

Growth Opportunity

This role offers hands-on exposure to Human Resources and the opportunity to be mentored by the HR Director. It is designed for someone at the beginning of their HR career who is eager to learn and grow over time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, smiling. Lifting, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.