What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern - Summer Term position at Parrish and Heimbecker?
Human Resources Intern
This is a 4-month, full-time paid internship/co-op starting in May 2025.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including recent graduates.
Resumes will be accepted until March 7th, 2025.
Location: This is an on-site role working at one of our facilities across Canada.
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe. P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.
Your Role
As the Human Resources (HR) Intern, you will provide administrative support to the HR team across P&H’s three divisions. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic business environment, allowing you to gain valuable industry knowledge and skills to help build your career.Day to Day
- Assist HR Business Partners:
- Develop or modify HR policies, forms and templates.
- Organize and maintain electronic HR files and update information on SharePoint.
- Coordinate the service awards program.
- Run reports, analyze data, and make recommendations for improvements in areas like exit interviews and turnover rates.
- Conduct market and industry research on topics such as job evaluations, compensation reviews, competitor analysis and upcoming regulatory changes.
- Support the Talent Acquisition team:
- Screen resumes and conduct phone interviews.
- Assist with sourcing efforts related to the talent strategy.
- Manage the intern HR weekly newsletter.
- Assist with planning and executing initiatives for the internship program.
- Help improve internal processes related to the recruitment cycle.
- Participate in monthly HR department meetings.
- Contribute to other projects and initiatives as needed, such as Pay Equity and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in post-secondary education or recently graduated from a post-secondary school with a focus on Human Resources.
- Strong technical aptitude with hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 Application Suite, specifically Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
- Excellent attention to detail, along with communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
- Previous experience within a complex organizational structure, such as in manufacturing or operational settings, is considered an asset.
- Prior internship or co-op experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition or Health & Safety is a plus.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
