About the role#
This Winter 2027 Co-op position offers students hands-on experience across key human resources functions. You will join an experienced team and receive mentorship from senior HR leaders. The program is designed to provide exposure to diverse HR roles and cross-functional teams. Participants also gain early access to the GRO early talent program and may be eligible to apply for the HR Acceleration Program upon graduation.
What you'll do#
- Assist with talent solutions, learning initiatives, recruitment, and various HR projects.
- Collaborate with an intern cohort on a project that addresses a significant business need.
- Research and design approaches to improve remote worker engagement.
- Develop real-world solutions for potential implementation within the company.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program focused on Human Resources.
- Strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive mindset focused on identifying and implementing process improvements.
- The ability to influence others using data and sound reasoning.
- Natural curiosity and the capacity to apply new skills to your work.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
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.
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