Human Resources Manager
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Salary$80k – $92k
LocationSonesta Emeryville, CA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentHuman Resources
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 30, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Identify, recruit, and make recommendations for hiring all non-exempt candidates
Assist Human Resources Director in the hiring process for all exempt positions
Screen, interview, coordinate background checks/references, and process applicable paperwork for all candidates
Work with department heads to anticipate and plan for upcoming staffing needs and related budgets
Document outreach efforts and effectively recruit to attract a diverse candidate pool
Plan, direct, and coordinate HRIS activities of the hotel
Maintain the HRIS data integrity
Ensure employee files contain required employment paperwork, proper performance management documentation
Represent Human Resources at the property Safety Committee
Assist in the management of associate leave claims (FMLA, Personal, Worker's Compensation, etc.)
Passion for building and motivating teams that achieve results
Guest-focused (both internal and external)
Achievement-oriented
All qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA
401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Educational assistance
Hotel discounts
Employee discounts
We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
The Human Resources Manager sets the tone for Sonesta’s Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team.
The Human Resources Manager carries out the daily activities of the Human Resource department and deliver HR services that meet or exceed the needs of employees and enable business success; as well as maintains compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and operating procedures.
This role’s primary responsibility is to drive results through their entire department. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for assisting with the oversight of recruitment, total compensation, training and development, employee relations, labor relations, leave management, reward and recognition, health and safety and performance management.
Sonesta managers are charged with providing strategic vision, ensuring tactical execution, and actively managing their department to achieve the company’s revenue and profitability goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate has a passion for building and motivating teams that achieve results. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external), achievement-oriented leaders.
What you’ll be doing
• Identify, recruit, and make recommendations for hiring all non-exempt candidates. Assist Human Resources Director in the hiring process for all exempt positions. Screen, interview, coordinate background checks/references, and process applicable paperwork for all candidates.
• Work with department heads to anticipate and plan for upcoming staffing needs and related budgets.
• Document outreach efforts and effectively recruit to attract a diverse candidate pool to ensure implementation and monitoring of Affirmative Action goals.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate HRIS activities of the hotel to maximize the use of human resources. Maintain the HRIS data integrity and work with department managers and HR team to enter and process data via both electronic and paper processes.
• Ensure employee files contain required employment paperwork, proper performance management documentation, and files are properly maintained and secured for the required length of time.
• Represent Human Resources at the property Safety Committee; help to identify ways to create awareness of the importance of safety in the workplace and decrease accident frequency and severity.
• Assist in the management of associate leave claims (FMLA, Personal, Worker’s Compensation, etc.) to ensure appropriate employee care, manage costs and track time off.
Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information
$80,000-$92,000 - Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.
How we reward you
At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
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Paid Vacation & Sick Time
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Paid Parental Leave
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
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Educational Assistance
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Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
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Additional Perks & Employee Discounts
Our Commitment to You
Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Before You Apply
To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.