HR Summer Intern
HomeStars, Canada
Job Description
Application Deadline: Friday, May 7th @ 4 pm EST
Start Date: ASAP (May)
End Date: August 31, 2021
HomeStars is Canada’s leading platform connecting homeowners with qualified service professionals. Every month over half a million homeowners visit HomeStars to research and select the best rated home service professionals nearby. Visit us at homestars.com to learn more!
At HomeStars, we embrace and celebrate uniqueness within our work community. We believe our greatest ideas come from a diverse mix of mindsets, backgrounds, and experiences. We’re committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where all of our employees feel welcome, comfortable, and have the opportunity to thrive.
The Opportunity:
The Human Resources summer student will be a member of the People and Culture Team at HomeStars and have an opportunity to get in-depth Human Resources applied knowledge in a fast-paced, growing organization. During the internship you will gain valuable experience in our Talent Acquisition and HR Administration teams. Our HomeStars team is currently working from home so this role will be a remote/work from home internship.
Job Responsibilities
- Learn cutting edge recruitment techniques and support external hiring activities via sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates
- Support new hire orientations and any tasks required to bring a new employee into the company
- Management of employee records
- Administer HR programs
- Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Enrolled in a program relating to Human Resources or Industrial Relations
- Strong interpersonal and communication (oral, written, listening) skills
- Ability to work independently as well as be an active team member
- Can multitask and prioritize
- Ability to be persistent and diligently follow-through on tasks
- Strong time management skills and attention to detail
- Confidence to ask questions when needed
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of G-Suite, Slack
- Ability to excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
HomeStars has recently been recognized as:
- Best Workplaces Managed by Women, Canada 2020
- Best Workplaces in Technology, Canada 2020
- Best Workplaces for Today’s Youth, Canada 2020
*We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.