Professional Intern - HR

Professional Intern - Human Resources, Birchwood

Full-Time Summer Internship Position

Start date: April (Flexible), End Date: End of August

Pay: $21/hr

Closing date: March 31, 2025

The Professional Intern - Human Resources works closely with several business operations within Birchwood. The successful candidate will assist the Learning and Development team, HR Services and Recruitment team with day-to-day activities within Birchwood. This role provides a valuable opportunity for individuals seeking to complete their Human Resources degree and pursue their CPHR designation.

This position will be a part of the Birchwood Professional Intern program where students will:

• Network and connect with other intern students
• Participate in leadership and professional development training

What you will do:

· Birchwood’s United Way campaign - design, develop a plan and help execute team member engagement

· Analyze data to uncover valuable insights that enhance learning and development strategies.

· Develop creative skills by designing engaging eLearning content for our team members.

· Gain hands-on experience with HRIS and LMS systems, building sought-after skills for today’s job market.

· Work on real projects that directly impact the success of our Sales & Service teams.

· Collaborate with experienced HR and L&D professionals, gaining mentorship and industry knowledge.

· Contribute to a dynamic and supportive work environment that strengthens your resume.

· Support recruitment efforts by posting job openings, screening resumes, and coordinating interviews.

· Assist with onboarding by preparing paperwork and organizing orientation materials.

Qualifications:

· Pursuing post-secondary education in the field of Human Resources

· Knowledge of basic Human Resources theories and best practices

· Ability to troubleshoot quickly, identify trends and recommend solutions

· Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and work on cross-functional teams

· High attention to detail, proven time management, and organizational skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft and other applications

· Valid 5F driver's license and own transportation to and from work as some Birchwood locations are not on a bus route

· The Learning and Development team is located out of the Birchwood Ford on Regent Ave

Birchwood is Manitoba’s largest automotive retailer network. Our 23 franchises include two state-of-the-art collision repair centres and four Birchwood Credit Solutions locations, and offer sales, services, and parts to meet our customers’ automotive needs. We’re a recognized leader in the retail automotive industry, not only for our diverse workforce reflecting our community, but also for our unparalleled commitment to team members, customers, partners, and neighborhoods. At Birchwood, our days begin and end with gratitude, personal leadership, trust, respect, continuous improvement, and generosity.

Birchwood is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status