Human Resources - Intern

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with candidate screening and de-selection using the Recruitment module in Dayforce.
• Coordinate interviews, recruitment follow-ups, and other hiring activities in collaboration with HR Business Partners and other HR team members.
• Conduct reference checks and assist with verification of candidate and resume information.
• Support hiring administration, including the preparation and organization of new hire documentation.
• Support career fairs, recruitment events, and recruitment marketing activities.
• Assist with recruitment-related communications and candidate coordination.
• Support new hire onboarding and orientation activities, ensuring required documentation and onboarding materials are complete and properly organized.
• Scan, organize, and maintain new hire and employee documentation in accordance with established filing protocols.
• Support the conversion of hard-copy employee files to the electronic filing system.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of employee records.
• Ensure established naming conventions, document descriptions, and electronic filing protocols are consistently followed.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to HR Business Partners and other members of the HR team.
• Respond to general HR-related inquiries and assist employees where appropriate, escalating questions to the appropriate HR team member when necessary.
• Support HR projects, programs, reporting, and other administrative activities as required.
• Provide occasional reception coverage, including answering phones and receiving visitors, as needed.
• Support Health & Safety administration and records management.
• Assist the Senior Health and Safety Specialist with the administration, organization, and maintenance of WSIB documentation, forms, and related records.
• Maintain accurate and confidential Health & Safety documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback collection, and team-building activities.
• Assist with the coordination, setup, execution, and closing of employee communication meetings and shop-floor events.
• Support Social Committee events and other employee activities.
• Assist with internal HR communications and employee experience initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and employee experience activities as required.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be assigned from time to time.

Education

Experience

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and contribute across multiple areas of Human Resources.
• Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.