Human Resources Assistant Intern (Performance Auto Group - Head Office GTA)

Description

Position at Performance Auto Group 

Drive for Excellence

Looking to join a fast-paced and an ever expanding organization? Be a part of our dynamic team at Performance Auto Group! We are currently seeking an Employee Services Assistant Intern to join our Employee Services team on a 4 month Contract. 

The Employee Services Assistant Intern will play a key role in supporting the Employee Services team during the implementation of a new Human Capital Management (HCM) system (UKG). This position will partner closely with the Employee Services Analyst, Director of Employee Services, and cross-functional Centre of Excellence (COE) leaders to support data collection, system preparation, and administrative coordination activities.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive team player who demonstrates strong communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role requires a high level of organization, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while contributing to a large-scale digital transformation initiative. The ideal candidate must have their own vehicle and a high comfort level commuting to our various business locations across Southern Ontario. 

Please note that this opportunity is only available to candidates in an accredited HR co-op program between May - August 2026.

About Us

Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:
 

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here's what you'll deliver:

 

• Provide administrative and project support to the Employee Services team during the UKG implementation.
• Assist with data collection, validation, and preparation to support system migration and setup.
• Support and execute the Employee Services physical file digitization project, including scanning and organizing employee records, maintaining file inventories, uploading documents to Google Drive and/or the HCM system, cleaning and organizing physical file storage, and preparing files for secure shredding in accordance with company policies and privacy requirements.
• Coordinate with dealerships to gather required employee information, including travel to various locations across Southern Ontario
• Conduct outreach to employees via phone and email to collect and verify employee data.
• Support the digitization and organization of employee records, ensuring accurate and complete data transfer from physical and digital archives into the new system.
• Assist in auditing employee data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to system migration.
• Provide general administrative support including document preparation, data entry, scheduling meetings, and maintaining records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including COE leaders to support project deliverables and timelines.
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking tools to monitor progress of data collection and implementation activities.
• Present a positive and professional image of the Employee Services department to all employees and stakeholders.
• Adhere to all applicable federal and provincial regulations and company policies.
• Exercise full discretion, privacy and confidentiality with information in an ethical and professional manner.
• Assumes other human resources administrative duties and/or special ad hoc projects as directed by senior leadership.

What do you need to succeed?

 

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Human Resources Management or related field in process. Must be registered in a HR Co-op program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Google applications, Sheets, and Team Drive.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment while effectively managing competing and changing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to take initiative in the development and completion of assigned projects and duties.
• Positive, solution-driven "can do" attitude.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid judgment, problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Demonstrates utmost professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record.
• Comfortability working with a flexible schedule. This position is hybrid with between 3-5 days in the office each week depending on business needs.

What's in it for you?

 

• Excellent management support and guidance
• Opportunities through our Internal career development program
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
• Free and engaging employee events
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

Job Type: Full Time - 4 month contract

Compensation (expected hourly wage): $20.00 per hour

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada's largest indoor used car showroom.

This recruitment process involves the use of artificial intelligence, and this job posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Performance Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.