Intern, Human Resources (4/8 month - Kitchener, ON

Job summary

The HR Intern will partner with the HR team and business leaders to support day-to-day HR operations, talent acquisition, and employee engagement initiatives. They will also contribute to HR projects, maintain employee records, and assist with data reporting to support workforce planning.

Job details

Eaton’s Electrical Sector, Americas Power Controls Systems (PCS) division is currently seeking a Human Resources Intern, to join our Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) – Canada team. This position is scheduled to start January 4, 2027. The hourly range for this role is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Who we are: At Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) – Canada, we are committed to delivering exceptional electrical solutions and services to our clients. Our team is focused on innovation and operational excellence, supported by skilled professionals working collaboratively across the business. EESS specializes in a wide range of electrical services, including system design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. We pride ourselves on solving complex electrical challenges and providing reliable, tailored solutions that meet our customers’ needs. As an HR Intern with EESS – Canada, you will gain hands-on experience supporting a dynamic, fast-paced business. You’ll work closely with the HR team and business leaders, contributing to meaningful HR initiatives while building a strong foundation in human resources within an industrial and engineering environment. What you’ll do: The primary function of this role is to partner with the HR Manager, HR team and business leaders to support day-to-day HR operations and key people initiatives. This is a hands-on opportunity for a motivated self-starter who is eager to learn, contribute and build practical HR experience. Responsibilities are designed to provide broad exposure across multiple areas of HR, including talent acquisition, employee experience, HR operations, data and reporting, and HR projects, while developing the foundational skills required for future HR Generalist opportunities. Essential Functions: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment • Partner with Talent Acquisition recruiters and hiring managers to support recruitment activities and help deliver a positive candidate experience. • Support candidate sourcing and outreach activities, including LinkedIn searches, talent mapping and identifying prospective candidates for current and future hiring needs. • Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication and other recruitment activities in partnership with recruiters and hiring managers. • Support talent pipeline development for critical roles through candidate outreach, networking and talent community engagement. • Assist with recruitment metrics, candidate pipeline tracking and reporting to support recruitment activities and workforce planning. • Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation activities to support a positive transition from candidate to new hire. HR Projects & Continuous Improvement • Contribute to defined HR projects that support employee experience, workforce development, and operational effectiveness • Participating in HR process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives • Independently manage assigned project deliverables with guidance and coaching HR Operations & Administration • Maintain and update employee records and HR systems in accordance with company policies and procedures • Provide administrative support for employee lifecycle processes (hiring, transfers, terminations, and role changes) • Respond to day-to-day HR inquiries while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism • Support the interpretation and application of HR policies and processes under guidance from HR leadership Employee Engagement & Site Support • Support employee engagement initiatives, site events and communications • Partner with site leaders to support a positive, inclusive workplace culture HR Reporting & Data Management • Assist with HR reporting, metrics tracking, and data analysis • Prepare summaries and insights to support HR decision-making Qualifications: Basic (Required) Qualifications: • Working toward or recently completed a college diploma or university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field • Ability to work on-site in Kitchener, Ontario a minimum of three days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days based on business needs. • Ability to travel periodically to company locations in Burlington, Milton, Mississauga and Beamsville, Ontario, for business meetings, training and other work-related activities. • Must reside within 80 km of Kitchener, Ontario. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. • No sponsorship provided. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: • Certified Human Resources Professional designation • Prior HR, administrative, and/or co-op/internship work experience • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Experience working with HR systems or databases is an asset Skills: Competencies • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently • Ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

What you’ll do

The HR Intern will partner with the HR team and business leaders to support day-to-day HR operations, talent acquisition, and employee engagement initiatives. They will also contribute to HR projects, maintain employee records, and assist with data reporting to support workforce planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be working toward or have recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Applicants must be able to work on-site in Kitchener, Ontario, and be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment
• Employee Engagement
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Onboarding
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Confidentiality
• Communication
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Operational Excellence
• Electrical Engineering
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Detail Oriented
• HR Operations
• Business Administration
• Artificial Intelligence
• Coaching
• Professionalism
• Data Management
• Self-Starter
• Willingness To Learn
• Talent Pipelining
• Administrative Support
• Data Security
• Employee Onboarding
• Scheduling
• Team Oriented
• Workforce Planning
• Workforce Development
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Systems Design
• Talent Sourcing
• Recruitment Metrics
• Certified Human Resources Professional
• Structured Interview

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Engineering
• Human Resources Intern
• Human Resources Specialist
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists

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