Human Resources Internship - Summer 2027

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

 

Highgate Corporate Offices Irving, TX

Overview

Join Highgate this summer for an exciting opportunity with our Human Resources team as a Human Resources Intern!

Our 2027 Human Resources Internship gives you the opportunity to explore the many areas of HR within a corporate hospitality environment. You’ll work alongside experienced HR professionals, gain exposure to day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, recruiting, and employee communications, and help support initiatives that showcase Highgate’s culture across internal and external channels. You’ll begin developing valuable skills in human resources, recruitment, employer branding, and communications while gaining insight into the hospitality industry. Our internship begins in June and is onsite at our Corporate Offices in Irving, TX.

 

Responsibilities

• Human Resources (HR) Intern provides valuable support in carrying out day-to-day HR activities in the corporate office.
• Assist with administrative tasks within the HR department.
• Create new hire files and assist with auditing employee records.
• Support corporate office event planning and execution.
• Assist with monitoring and responding to the HH HR Inbox related to HR policies and procedures.
• Prepare new hire welcome materials, including gift bags and cubicle/office setup.
• Input and maintain updates in the department’s internal HR systems and databases.
• Assist with recruitment efforts by using social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, to share open positions and internship opportunities.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure social media content reflects the company’s values, culture, and employer brand.

 

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum Junior status.
• Strong interest in Human Resources, recruiting, and employer branding.
• Basic knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn preferred); interest in recruitment marketing is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Professional work ethic with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Outlook and Teams is a plus.
• Ability to commit to a 10-week onsite internship (June–August).
• Must reside in the Dallas, TX area during the internship and work onsite in Irving, TX.
• Salary - $20/hour for 40-hour week, with a duration of 10 weeks.