People Coordinator

Montage Palmetto Bluff LLC; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Hotels & Resorts in Bluffton, SC seeks a People Coordinator to be the welcoming heartbeat of the Human Resources team. You will deliver exceptional service to Associates, manage daily admin tasks, and grow within the People discipline in a luxury hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and a cheerful, solutions-oriented approach while supporting scheduling, onboarding, payroll, and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources or an administrative role within hospitality preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front-line ambassador for the People office; greet Associates, answer inquiries, and provide professional support.
• Assist managers and Associates with scheduling, password resets, and general HR questions.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and create a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Assist with onboarding, new hire paperwork, and communications with new Associates.
• Maintain personnel files and confidential Associate data with accuracy.
• Support engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and recruitment processes as needed.

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes. If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered.

SUMMARY

The People Coordinator is the welcoming face and heartbeat of the People (Human Resources) team. This role is perfect for someone who loves serving others, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to grow within the HR discipline. As the first point of contact for our Associates, this position delivers exceptional customer service with a cheerful, solutions-oriented approach. The People Coordinator manages daily administrative operations while creating a warm, professional, and efficient experience for every Associate interaction. If you are organized, responsive, positive, and eager to build a long-term career in People, this is an incredible opportunity to grow within a luxury hospitality environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the front-line ambassador of the People office — answering calls, greeting Associates and walk-ins, and responding to general People inquiries with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Provide timely support to Managers and Associates with scheduling, password resets, and general HR-related questions
• Support the full-cycle recruitment process and help create a best-in‑class candidate experience
• Assist with onboarding, new hire paperwork, and communication with newly hired Associates
• Administer I-9 documentation and verify employment eligibility through E-Verify
• Track employment offers, background checks, and drug screen results with urgency and accuracy
• Maintain organized personnel files and enter Associate data accurately and confidentially
• Support Associate engagement initiatives, events, and recognition programs
• Assist with payroll, benefits, and recruitment processes as needed
• Maintain a polished and welcoming People office environment
• Proactively look for ways to improve processes and contribute to the growth of the HR function
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources or an administrative role within hospitality preferred
• Previous luxury hotel/resort experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Exceptional organizational skills and time management
• Positive, professional, and service-minded attitude
• Advanced computer literacy; Workday experience preferred
• A clear interest in growing within the People discipline

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most work tasks are performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Must be able to sit for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing. Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.