Human Resources Intern (6-Month Contract)

Department

Human Resources

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Reports To

Manager, HR Operations

Company Overview

Liberty Mutual Canada is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American and/or multinational risks. Liberty Mutual Canada has over 300 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

At Liberty Mutual Canada, diversity is about all of us. Our promise to you is a culture that is collaborative, rewarding and empowering. We are committed to attracting and retaining employees across all dimensions of diversity and believe that recognizing, appreciating, and applying the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each person cultivates an atmosphere of trust and respect. At Liberty Mutual Canada, our values are to foster a high-performing, equitable and inclusive culture where the best talent of all backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work and succeed.

If you are unsure whether or not your experience matches every requirement below, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied and diverse perspectives and experiences that we can add to our team!

Our core values guide all of our decision-making and come to life through our benefits and employee programs. We offer:

- A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance

- Employee and Family Assistance Programs

- Participation in our national employee committee’s initiatives – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about people, organization, and creating a great employee experience? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our team and support both HR Operations and Talent Acquisition.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities, from onboarding and offboarding to recruitment coordination, background checks, and workplace health and safety support. You’ll work closely with HR Operations, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, IT, hiring managers, and other internal partners to help keep things running smoothly and support employees throughout their journey with the company.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn, contribute, and build a strong foundation in HR in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

HR Operations Support

• Support the HR Operations team with day-to-day administrative and employee support activities.
• Help maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems as needed.
• Assist with process improvements and ensure HR policies and procedures are followed.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries in a timely, professional, and helpful manner.

Onboarding Coordination

• Help coordinate onboarding activities with teams such as Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, IT, hiring managers, and other business partners.
• Ensure new hire paperwork, system access, and onboarding tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Share company policies, procedures, and resources with new employees to help them feel supported from day one.

Offboarding Coordination

• Support offboarding activities in partnership with IT, HRBPs, HR Operations, managers, and employees.
• Ensure offboarding tasks are completed, including access removal, equipment return, and document processing.
• Maintain accurate offboarding records and follow established processes.

Background Check Coordination

• Help coordinate pre-employment background checks in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Communicate with candidates about background check requirements and status updates.
• Track completion and escalate any issues or delays when needed.

Recruitment Support

• Support the Talent Acquisition team with recruitment coordination, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with campus recruitment events and engagement activities, including event booking, swag ordering, setup, and marketing materials.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in HR, HR operations, recruiting coordination, or a related administrative role.
• A college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work clearly and professionally across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS systems.
• A customer service mindset and a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while staying accurate, responsive, and service-focused.
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience supporting onboarding and offboarding processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of background check processes and HR systems is a plus.

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to pay transparency and fair, equitable hiring. For roles based in Ontario, we publish a Target Hiring Range in compliance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act.

This posting is for an active, current vacancy.

CAD $24 per hour

We do not use AI‑based screening tools in our hiring process. Candidates who complete an interview and remain under consideration may request, and will receive, feedback within 45 days.

Liberty Mutual Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we operate in and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.