Please note the base salary will be determined by the successful candidate's education***, skills and experience. The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.***

Student - Human Resources

Location: Hybrid in Kingston or Toronto (York Mills)

Empire Life is looking to hire a Human Resources Student to join our Human Resources team!

Why pursue this opportunity

• The role - this is a chance to join a growing team with the opportunity to make an impact.
• The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.
• Impactful work - get the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a positive impact on our customers, our company, and society as a whole.
• The opportunity - collaborate with cross-functional teams and work on a variety of projects that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

What you’ll be working on

• Collaborate with experienced HR professionals in the administration, coordination, and execution of various HR programs and initiatives
• Own and execute a range of administrative tasks, including data entry, document creation and file maintenance
• Leverage the latest technology including AI to conduct research and analyze data i
• Help improve and streamline HR processes by assisting with documentation and creating standardized procedures
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of learning and development resources

What we’re looking for you to have

• You're a proactive and talented student eager to translate your academic knowledge into practical work experience.
• You're currently enrolled in a full-time, post-secondary program at an accredited institution and are recognized as having full-time student status.
• You are returning to your studies in the next academic term to continue working toward the completion of your diploma or degree.
• You're a go-getter. You bring innovative ideas to all areas of your life, and like to challenge yourself to learn and elevate things around you.
• You are an active listener, excellent communicator and are able to learn quickly and pivot to new ideas when necessary.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca.