Are you a people-oriented individual with a keen interest in human resources? Join our team as a Human Resources Intern and embark on a journey to develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment. As an intern, youll gain hands-on experience in various HR functions and projects. Youll work closely with our People & Culture, learning the ins and outs of talent management and organizational development. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and eager to make a meaningful impact. If youre ready to start your career in HR, we want to hear from you! Who We Are New Haven is a licensed, privately owned, alternative mortgage lender in Ontario. Established in 1994, our market niche is true equity lending. This means as opposed to formal income, credit, net worth, and debt servicing analysis, we approve our loans based on the integrity and marketability of the real estate asset only. We understand that bad times happen to good people, and we are not overly concerned about where the borrower has been but where they are going. Our team has been selectively hired for their enthusiasm, knowledge, friendliness, and desire to help people. Why Us? Remote-first company Niche player in the fastest growing segment of the industry Small, collaborative office environment Friendly, helpful, genuine team Continuous improvement opportunities (we want you to grow with us!) Social committee activities year-round Responsibilities Help employees navigate policies, programs, and work-related issues. Deliver on various P&C projects including but not limited to policy review and updates, and onboarding. Participate in all aspects of the P&C function including recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy and procedures and compliance with provincial/federal legislation. Undertake full-cycle recruitment including but not necessarily limited to posting open positions on job boards, conducting phone screenings, coordinating, and conducting interviews, reference, and background checks, and preparing offer letters and hiring packages. Coordinate new hire onboarding process, by ensuring access to equipment and tools, tracking the completion of required documentation and training, hosting the new hire orientation, and communication of new hire announcements. Perform the administration of all employment actions, such as hiring, performance management, promotion, demotion, layoffs, terminations, staffing, wage and salary actions, transfers, training and working conditions. Maintain working knowledge of applicable provincial/federal legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety Participate in the Health and Safety Committee meetings Liaise with vendors, government officials (i.e. Employment Insurance, Ministry of Labour, OHSA, etc) or Legal Counsel in the handling of employee related matters Maintain confidentiality in all interactions and duties and only share need-to-know information. Keep abreast of current Human Resource best practices. Participate in ongoing personal development and continuous learning. Special projects or other duties as required. Knowledge and Experience Must be currently enrolled in a College or University Human Resources Program Experience in the Human Resources or Administration sector is preferred Skill Requirements Basic proficiency in MS Office applications (such as Outlook, Excel, Work, Teams etc.) is required High level of professionalism, confidentiality and tact. Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency when carrying out duties Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills and time management skills Keen attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Ability to meet deadlines is a must Ability to work under high pressure at times Proven ability to foster and maintain relationships Job Type/Hours Temporary Unpaid Internship Work-from-home position Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (overtime may be required from time-to-time) - we are flexible on how many hours per week to accommodate studies This is a new role at the company New Haven is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under New Havens Accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews. We thank all applicants for submitting their application, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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Human Resources Intern