Intern, People - Toronto, Canada - University Pension Plan

University Pension Plan

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

OUR COMPANY BACKGROUND & CULTURE
UPP is a ground-breaking jointly sponsored pension plan tailored by and for Ontario's university sector.

Today, we manage $11.8 billion in pension assets and proudly serve over 37,000 working and retired members across four universities and 12 affiliate organizations.

Our commitment is to protect the security and sustainability of our members' pensions while delivering service excellence to our members and employers.

UPP is a sector-wide plan designed for growth - our doors are open to all Ontario universities.

Our people are the heart of our organization.

Together, we are creating a purpose-driven and inclusive workplace focused on a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and respect — for one another and the world around us.

We're looking for passionate individuals seeking a rewarding career and opportunities to build and shape an exciting new organization with a clear mission, and who share our core values of integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and impact.

THE ROLE
Are you an Indigenous student or recently completed post-secondary education looking to gain valuable work experience with a growing and dynamic People/Human Resources team? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team

We are actively looking for an Intern to join our People team in May 2023, for a 4-month internship (May August 2023), reporting into the Manager, People & Culture.

The incumbent will be responsible for supporting various functions, but not limited to, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation (EDIR), and general People duties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a student to gain valuable work experience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment while being a part of a new pension plan.

Due to COVID-19 this role hybrid and based in downtown Toronto with Work-From-Home flexibility (~2 days in office).
This is a paid internship opportunity.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

People & Culture:

Responsible for updating, filing, and auditing current employee files
Ensuring relevant, missing employee information and documented is in HRIS
Support the UPP social committee with events, communications, and initiatives
Providing administrative support to the People team
Assisting with compliance declaration forms
Review and assist in updating People Team Policies, Frameworks, and Procedures
Supporting People team on various projects, tasks and initiatives, as assigned

Talent Acquisition:

Assisting with the scheduling and coordination of interviews
Support the onboarding process of new employees through completing background and reference checks, and submitting new hire technology forms
Support the offboarding process of exiting employees
General recruitment support as needed

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation:

Conduct research to identify organizations supporting the Indigenous community to promote diversity hiring
Build relationships with organizations supporting equity deserving groups
Assisting with EDIR events, which include event logistics, coordination, and setup and teardown
Draft documents such as run of shows, and internal communications
Creating content for our internal EDIR calendar of events; writing, proofreading, and editing holiday/ commemorations communications
Support our growing Employee Resource Group communities by attending meetings, note taking and creating and maintaining shared templates

Total Rewards:

Provide benefits, compensation, and other total rewards administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Currently enrolled or recently completed a postsecondary program (diploma, degree, or professional training program).
You selfidentify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis).
Knowledge or keen interest in HR practices such as talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development etc.
Basic proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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