Human Resources Intern

Human Resources Intern

Location: Ottawa, ON*•* Category: Temporary – Full Time • Job Type: Hybrid

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP  

  

Headquartered in Ottawa, the key to our success is continually evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and the marketplace.  With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm’s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Welch’s clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies, not-for- profit organizations and public sector entities. 

Established in 1918, Welch evolved from a single office to the largest locally-owned and operated firm in the region. Welch ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.  

Grounded in our values of care, impact and empower, we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment and supporting our surrounding communities.  It is our people that enable Welch LLP to be a firm like no other.  

  

 About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is looking for an HR Intern to join our Human Resources department on a Temporary Full time 3-month contract. This is ideal for student/new graduate looking to gain experience in the HR field. The experience will give exposure to a broad spectrum of HR functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain the HRIS

• Review and update paperwork saved in the firm’s Human Resources Information System, by adding and updating the electronic employee records, as well as generating regular reports.

• Coordinate migration of HR files into SharePoint from internal filing system.

• Coordinate HRIS migration and safe disposal of hard copy paperwork.

HR Projects, Initiatives, and Policies

• Assist with any HR administrative tasks as they arise on a daily basis.
• Update Employment Equity information as required by the Federal Contractor’s Program.
• Assist with monthly reporting on various internal policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support for annual compensation review.

Recruitment and Selection Process

• Assist in the coordination of the interview process, pre-screening resumes, and completing phone screen discussions.
• Conduct reference checks.

Onboarding and Offboarding

• Coordinate third party background checks for new hires and complete identity checks.
• Assist the Human Resources Business Partner with correspondence to new hires.
• Assist with the orientation of new hires by presenting where required.
• Assist with benefits enrollment for new hires.

Learning and Development Administration

• Assist with administration of internal training, including coordinating with facilitators/presenters, maintaining the course calendar/schedule, and assisting with logistics on the day of each course.

Staff Liaison

• Monitor and respond to general HR inbox requests and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Completion of or enrolled in a diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or other related program.
• Experience providing administrative support in a professional environment.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with SharePoint an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to deal with multiple demands and priorities.
• Ability to build sound relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates good judgment and discretion.

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, please apply!

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.