Your role and responsibilities

The HR Intern will play a key role in supporting the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team in delivering exceptional HR support across our Canadian workforce. This role provides hands-on experience in a wide range of HR functions, including Workday transactions, employee engagement, HR reporting, philanthropy initiatives, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career professional interested in developing foundational HR skills within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The work model for the role is: hybrid

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Workday Administration

• Support Workday transactions and other actions in HR systems and platforms.
• Support data accuracy by conducting audits and assisting with corrections.
• Respond to HRBP inquiries and escalate, when needed.

2. Employee Engagement & Experience Programs

• Assist with the coordination and administration of employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, and social/employee appreciation events.
• Support the management of employee discount programs and related communications.

3. DEI & Philanthropy Support

• Assist with planning and communication of DEI initiatives, events, and learning sessions.
• Support the execution of philanthropy initiatives.
• Track participation, compile summaries, and prepare follow-up documentation.

4. HR Reporting & Analytics

• Help prepare HR reports and dashboards (e.g., headcount, turnover, engagement activity tracking) under the guidance of HRBPs.
• Conduct basic data analysis to identify trends and insights.
• Maintain documentation and help improve reporting processes.

5. General HR Support

• Assist with onboarding activities (documentation, sessions, preparation).
• Provide administrative support for employee lifecycle processes.
• Participate in special projects across HR.

Qualifications:

• In 3rd or 4th year of bachelor’s degree in human resources, management or related fields
• Strong collaborative spirit, proactive mindset, organized and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Digitally savvy, with strong proficiency in Office 365, Teams, and modern collaboration tools.
• Familiar with Workday is an asset
• French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

Why ABB? 

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. 

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