HR Intern

Job Title: Human Resources Intern – Hospitality/Hotel Industry

Location: Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville Hotel (Yorkville East Hospitality Inc.)

Address: 387 Bloor Street East. Toronto, ON M4W 1H7

Duration: Three to Six months

Department: Human Resources - Admin

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Type: Internship (Temporary Position)

Summary: Canopy by Hilton Toronto Yorkville Hotel is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support our HR team in delivering exceptional service to our associates and departments. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in human resources within a fast-paced, customer-focused hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with full cycle recruitment for all departments.
• Help coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hotel enthusiasts.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, training logs, and certifications (e.g., food safety).
• Support in organizing employee engagement events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Assist in compliance with labor laws, health and safety standards, and hotel brand guidelines.
• Help track uniform issuance, ID cards, and other employee logistics.
• Provide general administrative support such as filing, scheduling, and preparing HR communications.
• Shadow and support various HR functions including payroll, training, and employee relations as needed.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional internal service.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); knowledge of HRIS or scheduling tools is a plus.

What You’ll Gain:

• Insight into human resources operations within a busy hotel setting.
• Experience supporting HR functions for diverse departments including Housekeeping, Front Office, Finance, Engineering, and F&B.
• Exposure to hotel HR systems and Hilton Brand hospitality standards.
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals in the hospitality industry.
• Opportunities to participate in training programs and internal development workshops.
• Potential for future employment within the company or hotel group.