Job Abstract

About us:

Regent Santa Monica Beach—an IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) property—lands in Santa Monica in 2024 as the first destination in the Americas. The resort will set a new standard for modern upper luxury.

Located steps from the famed Santa Monica Pier, the resort will celebrate the beauty of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays through a blend of serenity and a touch of decadence. The resort will feature sumptuous rooms and suites, along with a stunning beachfront pool deck, a destination spa, and a wellness center. Additionally, Regent Santa Monica Beach will welcome guests for unforgettable epicurean experiences, including a restaurant concept created in collaboration with an acclaimed celebrity chef as well as a high-end artisanal marketplace.

Job Summary:

Join our esteemed team at Regent Santa Monica Beach in the heart of Santa Monica, California, and embark on a journey into the world of hospitality as a Human Resources Intern. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience. As an HR intern, you'll work closely with our HR team, contributing to various initiatives that shape the colleague experience and support the operational excellence of our luxury resort.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Recruitment Support: Assist in the recruitment process by sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews. Gain insights into talent acquisition strategies tailored to the hospitality sector.
• Colleague Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. Help coordinate orientation sessions and prepare necessary documentation.
• HR Administration: Provide administrative support for HR activities, including maintaining employee records, and updating all HRIS.
• Employee Relations: Assist in fostering positive colleague relations by responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and assist in the colleague recognition program.
• Training and Development: Support training and development initiatives by organizing training sessions, tracking colleague participation, and assist in other areas under learning & development.
• HR Projects: Contribute to special projects within the HR department, such as policy development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, or colleague wellness programs.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Passion for the hospitality industry and a desire to learn about HR practices specific to this sector.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HR software is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

What you can expect from us:

• Hands-on experience in a renowned luxury resort in Santa Monica.
• Mentorship opportunities with seasoned HR professionals.
• Exposure to various facets of HR in the hospitality industry.
• Potential for future career growth within the organization.
• Networking opportunities within the broader hospitality community.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $25.00 to $28.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at Regent Santa Monica Beach. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. A colleague’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual colleagues share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

In return, we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.