People & Culture - Practicum Opportunity (Student Internship)

People & Culture - Practicum Opportunity (Student Internship)
Full-Time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

What We Do
YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Based in Edmonton, our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15-24.

We work collaboratively within a network of care focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with the community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.

About the Role
Are you looking for a high-impact practicum opportunity where you can make a real difference in a People & Culture team? This internship is not just about learning—it's about contributing to meaningful projects that will enhance our HR operations, systems, and policies.

As a People & Culture Practicum Student, you will gain hands-on experience in HRIS optimization, policy research, and recruitment support. Your work will directly impact our team's efficiency and help shape employee experiences across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
HRIS Management & Optimization
• Support data entry, updates, and overall maintenance of our Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Assist in generating HR reports and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for improved utilization of the HRIS to enhance efficiency and reporting.

Policy Research & Compliance
• Research relevant employment laws and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
• Review the current Employee Manual and provide recommendations for updates or improvements.
• Assist in drafting and updating policies to align with legal and organizational requirements.

Recruitment Support
• Assist in resume screening and initial candidate evaluations.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and communication with candidates.
• Support the recruitment team in tracking hiring metrics and reporting insights.

Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are
• A student or recent graduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Passionate about HR technology, compliance, and recruitment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with HR systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

What You'll Gain
• Exposure to real-world HR operations, policy development, and recruitment processes.
• Hands-on experience with HR technology and data-driven decision-making.
• The opportunity to work on high-impact projects that contribute to the People & Culture strategy.