Human Resources Intern

Job Title:         Human Resources Intern  Revision #:      OBHRINTERN-02032025Department:    Human Resources   Role Summary:  The Human Resources Intern assists with and facilitates Human Resources (HR) processes at all business locations. The person in this role is responsible for the day-to-day functions of HR, such as the administration of employee health services and benefits, filing HR documents, and aiding with employment offer letters. Responsibilities: 

• Manage HR records by keeping accurate, up-to-date employee files, including contracts, performance reviews, and benefits forms 
• Schedule meetings and HR events.
• Support the administration of benefits, including setting up new hires with benefits, and making administrative changes.
• Support the administration of the group retirement savings plan (GRSP) in conjunction with the provider.
• Liaise with external parties to support employees (i.e., providers of benefits, GRSP, and health services).
• Build and maintain a calendar of HR events related to health and wellness.
• Assist with ad-hoc HR projects.
• Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired and fired employees, and other designations
• Complete the 30 and 90 day check-in with new hires
• Provide recruitment support 

 Qualifications: 

• Studying towards a degree in Human Resources or related field
• Basic understanding of labour laws
• Highly computer literate with respect to email, Microsoft Office tools, and related business and communication tools.

 Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, and listening, to facilitate the effective sharing of information while paying careful attention to employees’ concerns and questions.  
• Critical thinking capabilities that enable solving problems, making decisions, resolving employee concerns and inquiries, and escalating issues when needed.  
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills to ensure compliance with labour standards, maintain records regarding employee concerns, perform background checks, and maintain employee files. 
• Demonstrates care and consideration when composing correspondence.
• Good interpersonal skills that enable positive interactions with new employees and engagement with people from various backgrounds and experiences. 

  This position may be fully or partially funded by Biotalent Canada. In order to be eligible for funding under Biotalent Canada the applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred and such are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. As such, only applicants that meet the above criteria will be eligible for this opportunity. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.