Human Resources Co-op Student

**Job Description**:
**Sponsorship**:GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

**Work Arrangement**:
Hybrid: The position does not require an employee to be onsite full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility, or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

**The Role**:
Working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, this role gives you an opportunity to experience a variety of areas within the Human Resources field. You will be assisting the HR team with work related to HRIS and pension and benefit programs. You will report directly to the Manager of Pension and Benefits.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement strategies for pension and benefit data cleanup - this project will require working with our Third Party Benefits Provider and GMCC
- Research best practices for providing members with comprehensive information about their benefit plans and make recommendations for same
- Assist with the review and revision and possible redesign of the Benefit Booklets for each of our plans
- Using the data in the Human Resource Information System, create a monthly invoice for the life insurance program
- Research new Wellness Initiatives for our Employee Wellness Program and report findings and recommendations to the team.
- Monitor wellness program claims and work with our vendor to ensure appropriate payment
- Assist in other benefit/pension related projects as required (an example of such project could be to analyze a specific current practice and make recommendations to improve that practice)
- Work within Work Day system to run standard reporting and work with third party to review daily file concerns
- Assist in other benefit/pension related projects as required (an example of such project could be to analyze a specific current practice and make recommendations to improve that practice)
- Working with our vendor, prepare and launch various audits to ensure only those eligible are enrolled in GM’s benefit programs
- Working with the various locations, coordinate/organize GM’s annual “Pension Road Show” event

**Required Qualifications**
- Enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or related degree Co-Op program, and in your 3rd or 4th year of study (experienced 2nd year and eligible Master students will be considered)
- Must be eligible to work full-time (40 hours per week) in Canada and for 8, 12, or 16 months work term (2-4 consecutive semesters, longer term preferred) starting May 2021
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
- Highly adaptable and able to work independently and in a team environment
- Fundamental digital literacy including proven knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able and willing to conduct work from home while COVID-19 protocols are in place with in-office/on-site as required

**About GM**:
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

**Why Join Us**:
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

**Diversity Information**:
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**:
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.