Student- HR Analyst

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company. 

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive.  You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

Join the PowerCo Canada team during an exciting period of growth and transformation. As an HR Data Analyst Co-op Student, you will support our People & Culture team by turning HR data into insights that directly shape how we hire, onboard, relocate, and support our growing workforce.

Approximately 80-85% of your time will focus on supporting our Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, and Relocation teams through reporting, dashboard creation, and operational analysis. The remaining 15-20% of your time will be spent assisting HR Business Services and the Compensation & Benefits team with various data and project tasks.

You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to change management and process improvement initiatives and may support occasional light administrative tasks to help keep our HR systems and operations running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity to work in a startup-like environment within a global organization that is building Canada’s first Gigafactory and reshaping the future of sustainable energy.

• Build and maintain Excel dashboards to visualize key metrics such as hiring activity, onboarding progress, and relocation trends. Support data collection and reporting for recruiting, time-to-fill, pipeline health, offer tracking, and new hire metrics.
• Track relocation activity and assist with reporting on mobility costs and movement patterns.
• Prepare both regular and ad hoc reports and presentations and maintain spreadsheets, forms, and templates to support recruiting activities and data management. Collect and analyze data on KPI's, hiring trends etc.
• Participate in process documentation and help identify ways to streamline or improve data flows.
• Analyze and consolidate people, recruitment, retention and diversity data using advanced techniques to uncover trends and predictive insights. Develop and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualizations on key HR metrics to support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in change management or process optimization initiatives by providing insights or supporting implementation steps.
• Provide occasional administrative support, such as updating tracking sheets, compiling documentation, or supporting HR meetings.
• Support general HR data audits, headcount reporting, and HRIS updates.

This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.