Human Resources Intern

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

You will be joining the Toronto HR Team to support our business in various HR Matters. You will be exposed to multiple HR facets and will learn a lot, about HR, the railway industry and Alstom.

Purpose of the job:

The HR Intern plays a key administrative & operational role within the HR Team. This role provides flexible, responsive and proactive support to the HR Business Partners (HRBP). He/She will hold various HR administrative and operational responsibilities and will be successful in this role thanks to strong organization, planning, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Supports the HRBP on specific HR events such as employee engagement initiatives: Manages logistics, including communications with suppliers, facilitators, and attendees. 
Provides day-to-day operational support for meeting arrangements and follow-up action plans.
Maintains reliable information/data in our internal HRIS by updating and entering data.

Maintains employee records.

Manages pre-onboarding for new hires which includes completing background checks and coordinating medical visits.
Participates in the new hire's onboarding & induction.
Supports recruitment coordination: schedules interviews, follows up with candidates and managers.

Competencies & Skills :

Reliable, committed, and able to perform duties involving confidential and sensitive information. This role requires maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify & resolve issues in a timely manner
Resourceful & possess strong interpersonal skills.
Communication skills, both written and verbal, with employees, managers, and the HR team.
Ability to prioritize, and work in a collaborative environment. 
Ability to effectively read and interpret information, and present numerical data in a resourceful manner.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.