People & Culture Coordinator

About the Role

Join The Peninsula Chicago, a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond hotel located on Michigan Avenue, as a People & Culture Coordinator. This position supports the People & Culture team in achieving company goals and ensures smooth HR operations within a diverse, multi-outlet environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the People & Culture department.
• Manage new employee onboarding processes including HRIS system setup, organizing employee files, and verifying I9 documentation.
• Maintain data accuracy by performing regular data entry, auditing documents, distributing materials, and ensuring employee adherence to handbook policies.
• Act as the central contact for employee questions, offering clear guidance on company policies, programs, and procedural matters.
• Prepare and evaluate People & Culture reports like headcount, turnover rates, and compliance tracking.
• Organize all associate-related event functions and celebrations.
• Keep accurate records of employee anniversary dates and birthdays.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining professional communication, especially over the phone.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with diverse staff levels.
• Solid expertise in administrative software suites including MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Outgoing, detail-focused, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for interactions with employees, management, and guests.

Employee Benefits

• 10 vacation days annually.
• 9 paid holidays annually.
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year.
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year.
• Complimentary meals for employees.
• Discounted parking facilities.
• Discounted or free hotel stays at Peninsula properties.
• 50% discounts on restaurant services.
• 50% off spa treatments and 25% on spa retail products.
• Extensive health coverage including 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life insurance and long-term disability plans.
• Retirement plan featuring a 5% company match.

Additional Information

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Compensation for this role ranges from $24 to $27 per hour. We review resumes carefully and will contact candidates who meet the specified qualifications.