Student Intern, Human Resources (Global Compensation)

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$23–$30 / hour

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The intern will support the HR and Compensation teams by assisting with compensation benchmarking, variable pay reporting, and job evaluations. They will also handle administrative tasks, process invoices, and maintain documentation for various HR initiatives.

Job details

Req ID: 141477 Remote Position: HybridRegion: Americas Country: Canada State/Province: Ontario City: Toronto 14 Month Internship As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment. Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands-on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience. Benefits for Students Include: Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance What’s in it for you? Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues. Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities About this opportunity: The HR Global Compensation intern will be joining a fast paced and fulfilling environment, with opportunities to grow through rewarding and challenging work. The intern will work with the HR and Compensation teams to add meaningful value through the development of key business and HR strategies. The intern will learn and develop meaningful skills such as: Benefits Administration Compensation Benchmarking HR and Compensation Related Research Global Mobility Recruitment Onboarding Job Evaluation Preferred Skills: Strong interest in human resources Significant skill using Microsoft Excel Familiarity with databases and overall data management Attention to detail Must be self-motivated, take initiative and possess excellent interpersonal skills Must possess the ability to demonstrate grace under pressure High level of energy for a fast-paced working environment Ability to work independently as well as within a team while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism Self-starting mentality, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Activities: Participating in annual compensation surveys and assist with compiling and analyzing results in preparation of compensation benchmarking Providing support for employee variable pay program quarterly reporting processes Assisting with job evaluations for new and modified roles as needed Running reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis to support compensation analysis, financial and headcount reports etc. Assisting with various administration requirements for ongoing deliverables, projects and initiatives, helping to organize meeting materials as needed Performing invoice processing and manual file transfers to vendors when required Preparing & maintaining documentation of various processes / procedures Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include: Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Salary The range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including but not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. The hourly wage is determined by the years of study completed and is non-negotiable as per company policy. Hourly Wage: $23-30 CAD/hrPhysical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office with exposure to manufacturing environments. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc). Basic manufacturing system knowledge. Additional Details Area: Human Resources Start Date: May 2027 Location: 5140 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON Vacancies: 1 Experience: No Formal Experience Required. Education: Currently enrolled in an internship program completing their 3rd year of study. This role is ideal for students enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, Finance, or Economics program with a strong interest in Human Resources. To apply, please visit www.celestica.com. Please provide a copy of your transcript with your application. Please include your student email address in your application.Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in their 3rd year of a Human Resources, Business, Finance, or Economics program. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, excellent analytical skills, and a self-motivated, detail-oriented approach are required.