Intern - Human Resources (Summer 2027)

NWU; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

NWU in Seattle seeks a student intern in HR, Hospitality, or Business Administration to support daily HR operations within a dynamic hotel setting. You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records while engaging with guests and staff.

Strong communication, discretion, and basic MS Office skills are essential as you collaborate with hotel leadership and HR teams to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in HR, hospitality, business administration, or related fields.
• Strong interest in hotel operations, hospitality leadership, guest service, and career growth within the hotel industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations and administrative tasks daily.
• Assist with recruitment, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership and HR teams to address employee needs and initiatives.
• Gain exposure to talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.
• Demonstrate a warm, professional, and service-focused attitude with guests, associates, and leadership.
• Adhere to hotel policies, brand standards, safety procedures, confidentiality expectations, and grooming standards.
• Learn and contribute in a fast-paced hospitality environment while developing professional skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Pursuing degree in Human Resources

Pursuing degree in Hospitality

Pursuing degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Support the HR team with daily Human Resources operations and administrative tasks.
• Assist with recruitment, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership and HR teams to address 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.
• Adhere to hotel policies, brand standards, safety procedures, confidentiality expectations, and grooming standards.
• Learn and contribute in a fast-paced hospitality environment while developing professional skills.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Students currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Strong interest in hotel operations, hospitality leadership, guest service, and career growth within the hotel industry.
• Previous experience in hotel, customer service, retail, or campus leadership 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 discreetly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the property for extended periods.