Human Resources Intern - 8-month or 1-year co-op/internship

Toro Group of Companies; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $20–$23

Job summary

Toro Group of Companies in Vaughan, Canada, is seeking a motivated HR Co-op Student/Intern for an 8-month or 1-year term. This role offers hands-on experience across HR functions and a chance to learn how HR supports organizational success.

Responsibilities include employee relations, HR operations, projects, reporting, and talent acquisition. Candidates should be enrolled in a co-op program and pursuing an HR, business, or psychology degree.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program and eligible to complete a co-op work term.
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Employee Relations & Engagement activities, including organizing engagement initiatives and maintaining HR records.
• Support day-to-day HR operations: file management, data entry, HRIS maintenance, and reports generation.
• Contribute to HR projects and reporting with policy reviews and metrics analysis.
• Support Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: post jobs, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and assist with onboarding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Discretion

Eager to learn

Education

Post-secondary co-op program

HR/Business/Psychology degree

Tools

HRIS experience

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Co-op Student/Intern to join our HR team for an 8-month or 1-year work term. This internship offers hands-on experience across a variety of HR functions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the role HR plays in supporting organizational success. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, adaptable, and passionate about people and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Help organize employee engagement initiatives and events.
• Assist in maintaining employee records and updating HR databases.
• Support reporting and compliance activities.

HR Operations

• Assist with day-to-day HR administration, including employee file management and data entry.
• Support HRIS maintenance by updating employee information and generating reports.
• Help administer employee programs, policies, and HR processes.
• Assist with document preparation, audits, and ensuring accurate HR records.

HR Projects & Reporting

• Contribute to HR projects such as policy reviews and process improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations using HR data and metrics.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Assist with posting job openings, candidate searches and screening resumes.
• Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates.
• Support new hire onboarding activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary co-op program and eligible to complete a co-op work term as part of your academic requirements.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.

Compensation: $20.00-$23.00 per hour