HR Co-op

North Horizon Holdings Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HR Coop/Intern to join its dynamic HR team in Toronto. This role involves supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives while providing a hands-on opportunity to grow in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in human resources and thrive in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Free on-site gym membership

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-month Coop term commitment required.
• Solid understanding of Canadian employment laws and HR best practices.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment process and lead employee onboarding.
• Assist with payroll processing and maintain HR documentation.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office (especially Excel)

Job description

About North Horizon

North Horizon is a Canadian family office with a global investment reach. We are value-oriented investors with diversified interests across public equities, fixed income, private equity, venture capital, and real estate. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, dynamic, and results-driven workplace where our people are at the core of our success.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a HR Coop / Intern to join our HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and adaptable HR professional who enjoys both strategic involvement and hands-on execution across a wide range of HR functions. The ideal candidate brings broad HR experience and excels in fast-paced, evolving environments that require adaptability and a proactive approach.

Key Responsibilities

·Support full-cycle recruitment process (background checks, offer management, interview scheduling)

·Lead and innovate employee onboarding programs

·Contribute to employee engagement initiatives

·Assist with payroll processing and compliance

·Maintain and update company org chart and HRIS

·Track HR expenses; prepare and submit monthly expense reports

·Composing and preparing confidential correspondence, reports, and other documentation

·Other Ad-hoc responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Able to commit a minimum 8-month Coop term.
• Solid understanding of Canadian employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office suite (especially Excel)

Nice-to-Have:

• Previous coop/ intern experience in recruitment and payroll processing
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin
• Knowledge of HR analytics and reporting

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Growth mindset and can-do attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Free on-site gym membership
• Free parking