HR Intern (Canada)

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At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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The Human Resources function supports the organization by managing talent acquisition, employee engagement, and essential HR operations. HR partners with leaders and employees to ensure smooth hiring processes, positive employee experiences, and accurate documentation across the employee lifecycle.

This internship supports core HR operations while reinforcing the organization’s commitment to developing early‑career talent through hands‑on learning and meaningful contribution.

As an HR Intern, you will support key Human Resources activities with a focus on recruitment coordination, employee events, and HR paperwork/administrative processes. This role provides practical exposure to essential HR functions and offers a strong foundation for a future career in Human Resources.

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, people‑oriented, and eager to learn how HR supports both employees and business operations.

So, what will you be doing as an HR Intern?

• Recruitment Support – Assist with job postings, resume coordination, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Hiring & Onboarding Paperwork – Help prepare, track, and organize new‑hire documentation and HR records.
• Employee Events & Engagement – Support planning and coordination of employee events, onboarding activities, and engagement initiatives.
• HR Documentation & Filing – Maintain HR files, records, and paperwork while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• HR Administrative Support – Assist with daily HR administrative tasks, data entry, and process tracking.
• Process Support & Improvement – Help document HR processes and support improvements to organization and efficiency.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with HR team members and internal partners to support people‑related initiatives.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to learn and support a team‑focused environment.

Things we consider a plus:

• Interest in recruitment, HR operations, or employee engagement.
• Experience with administrative work, event coordination, or scheduling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or HR systems (ATS/HRIS).
• Previous internship, campus leadership, or customer‑facing experience.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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