About the role#
This HR Summer Internship offers students a chance to gain hands-on experience across key HR functions. You will work within a specific HR area while collaborating with a cohort of other interns on a project that impacts the business. This role provides exposure to diverse teams and mentorship from senior HR leadership to guide your professional development.
What you'll do#
- Assist teams with talent solutions, learning initiatives, recruitment, and other HR programs.
- Conduct research and design solutions for real-world HR challenges.
- Collaborate with an intern cohort on a significant business project.
- Engage with cross-functional teams and senior HR leaders.
- Participate in development sessions led by peers and senior mentors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program focused on Human Resources.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to build relationships and influence others.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement process improvements.
- Capacity to use data and sound reasoning to support your work.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid work environment.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
How to get in at Manulife
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