People & Culture Coordinator

Why us?

The AC Portland Downtown and Courtyard Portland City Center are seeking an Area People & Culture Coordinator to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion.

Work where you belong!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth.

We hope you consider joining us!

To support the overall operation of the People & Culture (Human Resources) function by maintaining accurate associate records and delivering a positive, compliant, and people‑first associate experience. This role provides support across employment administration, benefits, associate relations, and training. The People & Culture Coordinator coordinates, administers, and reports on various People & Culture programs, systems, and processes that support the attraction, engagement, development, and retention of associates, in alignment with Sage Hospitality Group policies, procedures, values, and applicable laws and regulations.

This position also provides daily administration of benefit, government, and associate relations programs and proactively recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and the associate experience.

• Maintain all People & Culture logs, including new hires, terminations, transfers, department meetings, turnover reports, birthdays, anniversaries, training, and recognition. Prepare accurate and timely reports by pay period and month.

• Maintain associate records, personnel files, and People & Culture office systems in accordance with compliance, audit, and confidentiality standards.

• Prepare correspondence, reports, and memos as needed to support People & Culture operations.

• Assist with screening hourly applicants, determining eligibility for employment, and referring qualified candidates to department leaders as appropriate. Execute employment processes in partnership with hiring managers.

• Support recruitment and onboarding efforts using iCIMS (ATS), including coordination of interviews, offer documentation, and background screenings through Checkr.

• Assist with benefits enrollment and administration, including group health insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and jury duty pay. Ensure policies and procedures are followed and that all forms are completed accurately and timely.

• Assist with new associate orientation, including benefits overview, enrollment guidance, auditing of enrollment forms, and review of the associate handbook and Sage culture.

• Prepare and monitor workflows, input or update new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay changes in UKG/My Sage Page  to ensure accurate and current payroll data.

• Notify managers of upcoming performance review cycles, prepare required documentation, and track completed reviews to support timely execution.

• Provide front‑line People & Culture support by greeting associates, listening to concerns, and directing them to appropriate leadership or People & Culture partners as needed.

• Assist in the creation and distribution of associate communications, including newsletters and internal announcements.

• Ensure full compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, including completion and maintenance of Form I-9 documentation.

• Conduct exit interviews for hourly associates and document trends and feedback in tracking tools for reporting and insights.

• Maintain associate…