People and Culture Internship

Job Summary:

The People and Culture Intern will have the opportunity for exposure to various aspects of human resources and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of HR functions. Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organize and support Porter’s orientation program for new team members
• Work with the talent team and People and Culture Coordinators to onboard all new team members and ensure all required documentation is complete prior to the team members’ first day
• Collaborate with the talent team in all stages of the full-cycle recruitment process
• Assist with the creation of change forms and various administrative tasks
• Support the People and Culture Advisors with team member relations
• Coordinate the team member resignation process, facilitate exit interviews and track the return of company equipment
• Monitor the general People and Culture email inbox by providing a high level of customer service, and respond to daily inquiries related to company policies, programs and procedures in a timely manner
• Partner with the Benefits team to gather new hire benefit enrolment forms, correspond with team members on outstanding forms and update systems as necessary
• Maintain good working relationships with team members across various stations and departments
• Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy

Behavioural Competencies:

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications:

• Working toward a university Degree/certificate in Human Resources Management or equivalent education
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Outstanding attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• High level of organizational skills to meet all timelines
• Ability to work in a highly confidential manner with all work related contacts and exercise a high degree of tact, discretion and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task and work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google

Company Description:

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.