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People & Culture Intern (January 2027) (4 months)

Kepler Communications

Toronto, ON, Canada5d ago

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About the role

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.
If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!
What We Offer:
- Build and operate real satellites!
- Get hands-on with cutting-edge space technology and real-world engineering challenges.
- Dedicated mentorship to support your learning and growth.
- Fun and collaborative work environment where you'll learn quickly and feel supported.
- Team-building events and opportunities to connect across the company.
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games, and top-notch kitchen appliances.
- Frequent in-office and company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
- Make a direct impact on Kepler's growth and success.
- We’re a certified Great Place to Work® seven years in a row.

The People & Culture team plays a significant role at Kepler to help shape the Kepler culture but also support operations and engineering through a period of growth. As the People & Culture Intern, you will be part of this transformational journey, working with specialists on initiatives that span across the organization. Kepler has designed the P&C internship to offer you a wide range of diverse projects and prepare you for an exciting career in Human Resources! This may include, but is not limited to:

Responsibilities:

    • HRIS: Participate in the implementation and operations of our new HRIS (Dayforce). Assist with HR programs and maintain human resources information and related records, as well as ensure personnel files are consistent and compliant. Prepare various HR documentation, such as employee letters, as needed.

    • Culture, Training and Reporting: Assist with coordinating bi-monthly Celebration Calls and related activities, ordering monthly employee anniversary swag, preparing training materials, supporting training sessions, and compiling HR reports as needed

    • Onboarding, Offboarding & Performance: Support activities related to onboarding, offboarding, and performance management of new employees, such as scheduling onboarding sessions and supporting the release of performance reviews.

    • Employee Engagement: Researching and recommending effective ways to keep employees engaged in a remote work environment, and support employee engagement events in the office such as team lunches, holiday parties, and ad hoc events.

    • HR Projects & Support: Working collaboratively on enterprise level tasks and projects as determined by the People & Culture team.

Requirements:

  • Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field.

    • Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with frequently changing priorities.

    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

    • Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

    • Self-motivated and able to work independently and handle confidential information.

    • Proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency, and actively seeks opportunities to contribute.

    • Advance knowledge in MS Office software suite with strong aptitude in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word.

    • AI Literacy: Familiarity with AI tools and an interest in using them responsibly to support HR research, reporting, communications, and administrative tasks.

    • Ability to research, collect, and analyze data.

    • Ability to think critically and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and inaccuracies.

    • Available for a full-time internship beginning January 2027.

    • Able to work on-site at Kepler’s Toronto office at least 4 days per week.

Bonus Points:

    • Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment

    • Experience working with Dayforce HCM.

Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement
Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.