Human Resources Assistant Intern

HR Assistant (Intern)

3-Month Fixed Term Contract

Guelph, ON (Hybrid)

Who we are…

At EastGen we are an industry leader, best known for advancing the dairy/beef industries through our unmatched genetic innovation, leading-edge technology, and advanced reproductive solutions. As a farmer owned organization, we are accountable to farmers first; treating our customers with respect and integrity is the foundation of our business. The true secret to our success is our people – we aspire to have the best-trained and most knowledgeable team members in our industry. Our 120 team members proudly serve our customers across Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.

What you’ll do…

We’re currently looking for an HR Assistant on a 3-month term to support in providing a positive employee experience at EastGen. This role is an exciting opportunity for a current HR student or recent graduate looking to gain practical experience with a great organization!  In this role you will work closely with our Human Resources team across various functions of HR, throughout the employee lifecycle.  This role is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement, with 3-days per week based from our Head office in Guelph, ON.  

Your key responsibilities include:

• Assist in maintaining employee records and people data
• Support in the recruitment process (job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling etc.)
• Organize and coordinate orientation and onboarding sessions
• Follow up on employee training completion
• Assist with employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Contribute to HR projects and administrative tasks as needed

Who you are:

A proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented early career professional who takes initiative and consistently follows through on your commitments. You maintain a curious mindset and are dedicated to delivering a positive, people-focused experience. Ideally you will bring the following skills and abilities to this role:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Fluent in English with proven effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Well developed relationship building abilities

What we offer…

• A meaningful learning experience with challenging and interesting work
• A positive, collaborative team culture
• Mentorship and guidance for experienced HR Professionals
• Other perks: Corporate discount program, corporate clothing allowance, recognition rewards program, opportunities for learning and development
• Estimated Compensation: $19 per hour, 37.5 hours per week  

Don’t meet every single qualification listed? No worries! If you are enthusiastic about the role and believe you can contribute to our team, we’d love to hear from you anyways.