HR Summer Trainee
Konecranes
Date: 12 hours ago
City: Burlington, Ontario
Contract type: Full time

Company Description
Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive, and sustainable way. That's why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle, and move what the world needs.
Job Description
Title: HR Trainee, Canada
Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Trainee to support our Human Resources department with administrative tasks, with a strong focus on document management. The successful candidate will be responsible for scanning, filing, and maintaining employee records, as well as assisting with database updates and other clerical support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in HR operations and administrative support in a professional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
If you don't meet the desired criteria 100% and your resume looks like an experiment? Don't worry! Life experience is also important, so show us what you can do.
Please send us your meaningful application documents online.
Grow your career with Konecranes and discover exciting opportunities while doing the work you love!
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive, and sustainable way. That's why, with 16,000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle, and move what the world needs.
Job Description
Title: HR Trainee, Canada
Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Trainee to support our Human Resources department with administrative tasks, with a strong focus on document management. The successful candidate will be responsible for scanning, filing, and maintaining employee records, as well as assisting with database updates and other clerical support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in HR operations and administrative support in a professional setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scan, upload, and organize physical HR documents into electronic filing systems.
- File and retrieve employee documents in accordance with company procedures and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain and update HR databases, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
- Assist in the creation and upkeep of personnel files.
- Perform routine audits of employee records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including photocopying, shredding, and document preparation.
- Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Support ad hoc HR projects and clerical duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Ideal for a student studying Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of HR principles is an asset but not required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks and administrative routines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally and responsibly.
- Minimum age: 18
- On-site office-based role. With potential for a flexible schedule (part time or full time), core business hours: 8am-4pm. Office is on a bus route.
- May involve long periods of sitting and frequent use of computers and office equipment.
- Must be able to lift light boxes/files occasionally.
If you don't meet the desired criteria 100% and your resume looks like an experiment? Don't worry! Life experience is also important, so show us what you can do.
Please send us your meaningful application documents online.
Grow your career with Konecranes and discover exciting opportunities while doing the work you love!
At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
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