Position Overview
Cologix is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our Human Resources team. This internship offers hands-on experience across multiple HR functions, including HR systems (HRIS), onboarding, benefits administration, reporting and analytics, and talent acquisition support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in Human Resources within a dynamic and growing organization.
The internship will run for 10 weeks, up to 40 hours a week, commencing on June 1 and concluding on or around August 7.
What you do daily:
- Assist with maintaining and updating employee data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and data integrity
- Support the new hire onboarding process, including coordination, documentation, and ensuring a positive employee experience
- Support benefits administration processes, including enrollments, audits, and employee inquiries
- Help generate HR reports and dashboards; assist with data analysis to support business decisions
- Provide administrative and coordination support for Talent Acquisition activities (e.g., interview scheduling, background check screening and candidate tracking)
- Participate in HR projects and initiatives, including process improvements and documentation updates
- Served as a first point of contact for high-level employee inquiries, exercising sound judgment to interpret policies, resolve issues, and escalate complex matters appropriately
- Support general HR operations and contribute to miscellaneous team projects as needed
- Hands-on experience working with a HRIS and understanding how employee data supports HR operations
- Direct exposure to the end-to-end onboarding process and how to create a strong new hire experience
- Exposure to benefits administration, including real-world processes and compliance considerations
- Practical experience in HR analytics, reporting, and using data to inform decision-making
- Insight into Talent Acquisition processes, from candidate coordination to hiring workflows
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally with experienced HR professionals and learn best practices
- Development of professional skills such as communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving
- A deeper understanding of how HR supports business strategy in a growing technology company
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Gain (Learning & Development Opportunities)
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university as a rising third- or fourth-year undergraduate student.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Analytical mindset with an interest in working with data and reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with HR systems is a plus
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
- Self-starter with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Prior internship or coursework related to HR, business analytics, or operations
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms or applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Preferred Qualifications
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***
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What We Do
Cologix is reinventing the edge—building the data centers of tomorrow by integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection. Our dedicated, experienced local teams foster industry-leading service, supporting you through every aspect of your digital infrastructure journey. One connection to our ecosystem empowers your digital transformation, connecting you to the solutions and partners you need. For a tour of one of our data centers in Ashburn, Columbus, Dallas, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Minneapolis, Montreal, New Jersey, Silicon Valley, Toronto or Vancouver visit www.cologix.com/contact/schedule-a-data-center-tour/ or email [email protected].









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