HR Co-op Student

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12 MONTHS Co-op Term

Fall 2026 - Summer 2027

HOURLY : 

$20.16 - $24.72

VACANCY STATUS:

Immediate, Open Position

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Assist the Human Resources Team with Administrative support as required
•  Assist Human Resources Team with projects
•  Assist with the administration of Employee Recognition Program
•  Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, maintaining an approachable and helpful demeanor
•  Assist with onboarding activities, including new hire documentation and orientation sessions
•  Provide administrative support for training programs, ensuring accurate scheduling and record-keeping
•  Prepare memos and postings, and ensure all communication channels are regularly updated, including communication boards, the MyLife app, and MagnaNow TVs
•  Answer and direct all incoming calls in a timely fashion, always displaying courtesy and professionalism as the first point of contact for Plastcoat
•  Greet, welcome and direct Visitors & Contractors, ensuring they are signed in by following Plastcoat’s Visitors’ Program.  Ensure Visitors and Contractors are provided with a visitor’s badge, PPE and Contractor Orientation as required
•  Provide support when needed in organizing meetings, including boardroom bookings, ordering lunch, etc.
•  Assist with coordinating Plastcoat tours
•  Coordinate all incoming and outgoing mail, as well as inter-company and external office couriers
•  Perform administrative duties for HR Department and as assigned by various departments
•  Arrange maintenance of office equipment & supplies
•  Responsible for making travel arrangements and organizing car rentals as required
•  Perform data entry activities as required
•  Maintain strict confidentiality of all information obtained, written or verbal, with in the HR Department
•  Perform all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations, promoting safety in the workplace 
•  Report all accidents/incidents and unsafe conditions/behavior 
•  Adhere to applicable quality systems and IATF-16949 standards 
•  Adhere to and promote the Employee Charter and work within the rules, regulations and guidelines of the Plastcoat Employee Handbook
•  Comply with the requirements of CTPAT/PIP
•  Conduct business in an ethical manner in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct
•  Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives 
•  Maintain work area in accordance with the principles of 5S and operate daily within these standards 
•  Ensure work area is kept neat and organized 
•  Perform other duties as required 
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
•  Minimum completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources 
EXPERIENCE:
•  Experience in automotive industry an asset
SKILLS:
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills 
•  Computer literate in word & spreadsheet programs
•  Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems
•  Strong interpersonal skills
•  Well-developed organizational and time management skills

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.