People & Culture Intern

Role summary

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The People & Culture Intern supports Fairmont Makati’s Human Resources team with recruitment coordination, employee records, onboarding, training administration, engagement activities, and general HR documentation. Candidates should be current students or recent graduates in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field. Strong communication, organization, discretion, and attention to detail are expected. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in hospitality and employee experience are helpful. The successful candidate should be approachable, dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment while handling confidential information professionally.

About the employer

Fairmont Makati is a luxury hotel located in Makati City, one of Metro Manila’s leading business, shopping, and entertainment districts. It is part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, an international luxury hospitality brand within Accor. The hotel offers guestrooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, wellness amenities, and attentive service for business and leisure travelers. Fairmont is known for combining refined hospitality with a strong sense of place, while emphasizing colleague development, responsible business practices, and memorable guest experiences. As part of Accor, Fairmont Makati provides exposure to global hospitality standards, multicultural teamwork, and career opportunities across a broad international hotel network.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality, tourism, shared-services, healthcare, education, and technology opportunities, especially in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Boracay, and other resort areas. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Metro Manila to relaxed coastal life, with affordable food, transport, and domestic travel, although traffic and rainy-season disruptions are common. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with an employer; tourist status does not authorize employment. Interns should confirm whether their school, nationality, and program require additional documentation. Relocating to Makati involves budgeting for rent, transport, insurance, and daily expenses. Local salary levels can be modest, so employer-provided accommodation, meals, transportation, or a stipend should be clarified before accepting an offer.