About the role#
The HR Student for Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards supports key programs that help the IESO attract, retain, and engage talent. You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to recruitment activities, employee programs, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Talent Acquisition Advisors, Total Rewards Consultants, HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and external vendors to enhance the candidate and employee experience.
What you'll do#
- Support team members in the delivery of recruitment and employee rewards programs.
- Assist with the administration and coordination of student hiring and other recruitment activities.
- Manage the posting of job opportunities, candidate communications, interview scheduling, and onboarding tasks.
- Assist with candidate screening, talent pipeline management, and recruitment reporting.
- Support campus recruitment and employer branding initiatives, such as career fairs and partnerships with post-secondary institutions.
- Prepare recruitment materials, interview guides, presentations, and candidate evaluation documentation.
- Support the administration of employee benefits, pension, wellness, and recognition programs.
- Assist with annual benefits enrollment activities, employee communications, and general program inquiries.
- Maintain accurate employee, job, recruitment, and compensation data within HR systems.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance recruitment, compensation, and benefits processes.
- Respond to employee, candidate, and hiring manager inquiries with a high level of customer service.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a post-secondary Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Commerce, or related program (3rd year of Undergraduate program or above).
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain discretion with sensitive matters.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn in an evolving environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and organize information.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- An interest in talent acquisition, recruitment, and human resources practices.
- A basic understanding of HR principles and recruitment processes is considered an asset.
- Experience working with HRIS or applicant tracking systems, such as SuccessFactors, is beneficial but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time, temporary.
- Compensation: Annual pay range of $60,080 to $75,020 for a 35-hour work week, based on qualifications and experience.
About Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
The Independent Electricity System Operator manages the power grid for Ontario. It balances the electricity supply and demand in real-time while planning for the future energy needs of the province. The organization operates as a government agency based in Toronto. It employs over 1,000 people across fields like engineering, finance, and information technology.
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