Please Note: This position is being posted and managed on behalf of our client. All hiring decisions, interviews, and employment terms will be conducted directly by the client’s management team.

Client: Panama International Restaurant | 211 Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90802

https://www.eatpanamainternational.com/

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated HR Operations Intern (Part-Time) to support the administrative and people operations functions of our growing hospitality team. In this role, you will assist with employee onboarding, scheduling coordination, documentation management, and general HR support that helps keep our restaurant team running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in human resources, hospitality management, or business operations to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Duties

• Assist with employee onboarding processes, including organizing paperwork, maintaining personnel files, and supporting new hire orientation
• Support staff scheduling coordination and communication between management and employees
• Help maintain HR records and documentation, ensuring files remain organized and compliant with company standards
• Assist management with recruitment coordination, including posting job openings, reviewing applications, and scheduling interviews
• Support training administration, helping track employee training completion and certifications
• Assist with basic payroll preparation support, including time tracking verification and coordinating with management on employee hours
• Help maintain internal HR systems and tools used for scheduling, payroll preparation, and staff records
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives that help foster a positive and productive workplace culture
• Provide general administrative support to restaurant leadership related to staffing, compliance, and internal operations

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field
• Basic understanding of HR operations, employment practices, and workplace policies
• Familiarity with payroll processes, time tracking systems, or payroll support functions is preferred
• Knowledge of HR resources and employee support tools, including onboarding documentation, compliance materials, and internal HR guidelines
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee information
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with restaurant management and staff
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Basic familiarity with scheduling systems, HR platforms, or Microsoft Office / Google Workspace is a plus
• Interest in people operations, workplace culture, and HR processes

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Flexible schedule depending on restaurant operational needs and candidate availability

What'll You Gain

• Hands-on experience in HR operations within the hospitality industry
• Exposure to recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, payroll coordination, and HR administration
• Mentorship from experienced restaurant leadership and operational managers
• Practical understanding of how people operations support restaurant performance and team culture
• Join our team as an HR Operations Intern and gain valuable real-world experience supporting the people and processes that keep a successful restaurant running. This paid internship is ideal for individuals eager to develop HR and business operations skills while contributing to a dynamic hospitality environment.