HR Co-op: Launch Your Career in Talent & Learning

Manulife Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock invites ambitious HR entrants to join our HR Winter Co-op, a structured, hands-on program designed to build breadth across HR functions. You'll work with an experienced team, contribute to real projects, and have mentorship from senior leaders.

The program offers exposure to diverse cross-functional teams and potential future opportunities such as the GRO early talent program. Salary ranges from CAD 35,100 to 56,550, pro-rated with the work term; hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in HR/HR-related program.
• Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking/sound judgement.
• Excellent communication/relationship skills.
• A focus on identifying ways to improve the current state.
• Can communicate clearly and confidently to influence through data and sound reasoning.
• A natural curiosity to learn and the ability to apply learned skills.
• Able to plan, organize and implement process improvements and/or projects.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced team to assist in areas such as talent solutions, learning initiatives, recruitment and related HR programs and projects.
• Collaborate as part of an Intern Cohort on a HR project of significance to the business.
• Support on projects that will be real-world solutioning for potential implementation (for example, research, design and develop a consistent approach to engagement of remote workers etc.).
• Your work will be meaningful, you'll be coached by peers, team-mates, and mentored by senior HR leaders to guide your development on the way.
• You'll have access to business leaders for perspective, and we will open every door possible to ensure your experience is truly valuable.
• Post-graduation, our Intern alumni will have the opportunity to apply for our HR Acceleration Program (HRAP), a 2-year rotational program of comprising four x 6-month assignments through high-impact HR functional areas HR Business Partnering, People Analytics, DEI, Global Learning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, or another HR functional areas.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Relationship skills

Data-driven

Influence through data

Curiosity to learn

Process improvements

Project management

Education

Pursuing HR degree

Job description

Manulife John Hancock invites ambitious HR entrants to join our HR Winter Co-op, a structured, hands-on program designed to build breadth across HR functions. You'll work with an experienced team, contribute to real projects, and have mentorship from senior leaders.

The program offers exposure to diverse cross-functional teams and potential future opportunities such as the GRO early talent program. Salary ranges from CAD 35,100 to 56,550, pro-rated with the work term; hybrid work arrangement