Human Resources Intern (6-Month Contract)

Liberty Mutual Canada • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liberty Mutual Canada is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join their team for a 6-month contract. This role will provide hands-on experience in various HR activities, including onboarding, offboarding, recruitment coordination, background checks, and workplace health and safety support. The intern will collaborate with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, IT, and hiring managers to ensure smooth operations and support employees throughout their journey with the company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn, contribute, and build a strong foundation in HR within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in HR, HR operations, recruiting coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work clearly and professionally across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS systems.
• A customer service mindset and a professional, approachable demeanor.
• Strong collaboration and coordination skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while staying accurate, responsive, and service-focused.
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion.
• A proactive, self-starting attitude and strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• A college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience supporting onboarding and offboarding processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of background check processes and HR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Operations team with day-to-day administrative and employee support activities.
• Help maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems as needed.
• Assist with process improvements and ensure HR policies and procedures are followed.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries in a timely, professional, and helpful manner.
• Help coordinate onboarding activities with teams such as Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, IT, hiring managers, and other business partners.
• Ensure new hire paperwork, system access, and onboarding tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Share company policies, procedures, and resources with new employees to help them feel supported from day one.
• Support offboarding activities in partnership with IT, HRBPs, HR Operations, managers, and employees.
• Ensure offboarding tasks are completed, including access removal, equipment return, and document processing.
• Maintain accurate offboarding records and follow established processes.
• Help coordinate pre-employment background checks in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Communicate with candidates about background check requirements and status updates.
• Track completion and escalate any issues or delays when needed.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team with recruitment coordination, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with campus recruitment events and engagement activities, including event booking, swag ordering, setup, and marketing materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A premier flexible work environment (a combination of on-site & remote work) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Participation in our national employee committee’s initiatives – social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree