People Coordinator

Montage Laguna Beach; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Laguna Beach is seeking a People Coordinator to be the welcoming face and heartbeat of the People team. This role suits someone who loves serving others, thrives in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment, and seeks a long-term career in HR.

You will be the first point of contact for Associates, delivering cheerful, solutions-oriented service. Key duties include scheduling support, onboarding, I-9 administration, and assisting with payroll and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of HR or administrative experience in hospitality.
• Luxury hotel/resort experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the front-line ambassador of the People office and assist Associates.
• Provide scheduling support, password resets, and general HR questions.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Administer I-9 documents and verify employment eligibility.
• Maintain personnel files and confidential Associate data.
• Assist payroll, benefits, and engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR administration

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

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.

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

Include but are not limited to:

• 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.