Human Resources & Administration Co-Op

TITLE:

Human Resources & Administration Intern

DEPARTMENT:

Corporate Administration

START DATE:  

Aug 31, 2026

LOCATION:  

15 Toronto St. Suite 600

Toronto, Ontario 

END DATE:

Aug1, 2027

General Accountability and Summary  

This role will appeal to a collaborative individual eager to gain experience in the areas of Human Resources and Administration. The HR Intern will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations while contributing to broader organizational initiatives. This role will appeal to a collaborative individual, with specific expertise in human resources and administration, as well as a broad interest in and exposure to various aspects of corporate operations including recruitment, HRIS systems (ADP workforce Now), and cross-functional projects. This is an in-person role based in Toronto and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of four (4) days per week.

Responsibilities & Deliverables 

Corporate Human resources and ADP Administration

• Support onboarding activities by entering new hire information and ensuring documentation is complete in the system.
• Support employee engagement and HR initiatives, including learning programs and internal communications.
• Assist with offboarding processes, including processing terminations and updating records in ADP.
• Assist in maintaining accurate employee records in ADP, including updates to personal information, job changes, and organizational data
• Support payroll preparation by validating timesheets, flagging discrepancies, and coordinating with the payroll team.
• Assist in generating basic HR and payroll reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, attendance.
• Provide first-level support to employees on ADP self-service tools (e.g., accessing pay statements, updating personal details)
• Support benefits administration tasks such as tracking enrollments and updating employee records.
• Contribute to process improvement projects by documenting SOPs and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in HR projects involving ADP modules (e.g., performance management, talent tracking)

Recruitment support

• Assist in screening resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for open positions
• Support candidate outreach efforts and coordinate interview scheduling with hiring managers and applicants
• Assist in the preparation and administration of offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records, including tracking candidate pipelines and hiring progress

Office Administration

• Manage day-to-day office operations, including supplies, scheduling, and communications.
• Coordinate internal meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting minutes.
• Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical) for easy access and retrieval.
• Perform general HR administrative tasks such as data entry, document organization and reporting.

Essential Skills 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• High emotional intelligence and discretion 

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset 

• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence across all levels 

• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making 

• Adaptability in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments 

• Cultural sensitivity and global perspective 

Technical Proficiency 

• HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Ceridian, or similar) 
• Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) 
• Project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or MS Project) 
• Database management for contractors and recruiting agencies 
• Familiarity with vendor portals and client onboarding systems

Position Dynamics  

• Internal Relationships: President, Senior Leadership Team, Project Managers, Accounting, Other Students.
• Salary: CAD $20.00/hr