People and Culture Fall Intern

About the role

The People & Culture Fall Intern supports the daily operations of The Cooper's People & Culture department while gaining hands-on experience in Human Resources within a luxury hospitality environment. This internship provides exposure to colleague engagement, onboarding, internal communications, recruitment, and HR administration. Working alongside the People & Culture team, the intern will assist with projects that enhance the colleague experience while developing a foundational understanding of Human Resources and hospitality operations.

Responsibilities

• Colleague Experience & Communications
  • Assist with creating and updating colleague communications, announcements, and notifications.
  • Update and maintain digital content for the BHC Bistro colleague television, including events, recognition, and important company communications.
  • Support colleague engagement initiatives, appreciation events, Roundtables, and Town Halls.
  • Assist with recognition programs and special People & Culture events.
• Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Prepare orientation materials for New Hire Orientation.
  • Assist with orientation room setup and breakdown.
  • Help issue lockers, locker locks, parking passes, and other onboarding materials.
  • Assist with properly offboarding colleagues and return tracking of company property.
• HR Administration
  • Assist with organizing personnel files and maintaining HR records in Workday.
  • Support data entry and document preparation as assigned.
  • Assist with employment verifications and general administrative projects.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all colleague and company information.
• Recruitment Support
  • Assist with interview scheduling for hiring managers.
  • Support recruitment events and onboarding activities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must have a positive attitude with an extremely welcoming and approachable demeanor.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional colleague experiences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the hotel for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate professionally with colleagues, leaders, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.