Intern, Human Resources (4/8 month - Kitchener, ON

What you’ll do:

Essential Functions:

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Partner with Talent Acquisition recruiters and hiring managers to support recruitment activities and help deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Support candidate sourcing and outreach activities, including LinkedIn searches, talent mapping and identifying prospective candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication and other recruitment activities in partnership with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Support talent pipeline development for critical roles through candidate outreach, networking and talent community engagement.
• Assist with recruitment metrics, candidate pipeline tracking and reporting to support recruitment activities and workforce planning.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation activities to support a positive transition from candidate to new hire.

HR Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to defined HR projects that support employee experience, workforce development, and operational effectiveness
• Participating in HR process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Independently manage assigned project deliverables with guidance and coaching

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Provide administrative support for employee lifecycle processes (hiring, transfers, terminations, and role changes)
• Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism
• Support the interpretation and application of HR policies and processes under guidance from HR leadership

Employee Engagement & Site Support
• Support employee engagement initiatives, site events and communications
• Partner with site leaders to support a positive, inclusive workplace culture

HR Reporting & Data Management
• Assist with HR reporting, metrics tracking, and data analysis
• Prepare summaries and insights to support HR decision-making

Qualifications:

Basic (Required) Qualifications:
• Working toward or recently completed a college diploma or university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Ability to work on-site in Kitchener, Ontario a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days based on business needs.
• Ability to travel periodically to company locations in Burlington, Milton, Mississauga and Beamsville, Ontario, for business meetings, training and other work-related activities.
• Must reside within 80 km of Kitchener, Ontario. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
• No sponsorship provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation
• Prior HR, administrative, and/or co-op/internship work experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience working with HR systems or databases is an asset

Skills:

Competencies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately