Human Resources Coordinator

Join the team at Hotel Kabuki, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Japantown. Our boutique property offers a unique blend of modern elegance and cultural charm, just steps from the vibrant Fillmore District and Pacific Heights neighborhoods. Hotel Colleagues enjoy working in one of the city’s most iconic areas, with landmark destinations—such as Union Square, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Lombard Street—only a short walk away. Become part of a distinguished hotel known for its distinctive style, exceptional service, and engaging guest experience.

The Human Resources Coordinator supports hiring and onboarding, employee relations logistics, HRIS and record keeping, benefits administration, compliance, and colleague engagement programs. The ideal candidate is organized, discrete, customer-service oriented, and bilingual — Spanish or Cantonese preferred — to support our diverse colleague population and guests.

Key responsibilities

·       Serve as the first point of contact for colleagues and candidates for HR inquiries (in person, phone, and email); 

·       Manage onboarding and new-hire orientation: prepare offer letters and paperwork, set up colleague profiles in HRIS, coordinate first-day orientation, and ensure compliance with onboarding checklists.

·       Maintain accurate HRIS and personnel records (hire/termination dates, job codes, status changes, emergency contacts, licenses/certifications).

·       Process routine payroll-related items (timecard corrections, paid time off requests, shift differentials) in partnership with Payroll/Finance.

·       Coordinate colleague training logistics and mandatory compliance training; track completions and remind colleagues/managers as needed.

·       Consistently maintain highly active participation in all colleague engagement initiatives and events (recognition programs, town halls etc), as this is essential to supporting our culture and team experience.

·       Assist in ensuring HR compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (including California‑specific requirements), as well as Hyatt corporate policies; support audits and inspections as needed.

·       Translate written communications and, when needed, interpret in-person conversations for colleagues or candidates in Spanish or Cantonese (as assigned).

·       Other HR administrative duties and projects as requested by HR Leadership

This is an hourly position with a pay range from $32-$34.67 per hour.

We offer excellent benefits:

• ·       Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

•       Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

•       401K with company match

•       Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave and personal day

•       Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance

•       Tuition Reimbursement

•       Free colleague meals during shift

•       Employee Stock Purchase Plan

•       Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more 

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 This is an hourly position with a pay range from $32-$34.67 per hour.

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience; Bachelor’s preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR administrative experience, preferably in hospitality, retail, or high-volume service environments.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with HRIS (e.g., Dimension, Oracle, Workday) or willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Cantonese (verbal and written) — highly preferred to support a multilingual colleague population.

• Basic knowledge of California employment regulations (meal/rest breaks, paid sick leave, wage statements, workplace postings).

   

   

   All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.