2025 Summer Intern, Human Resources

About Us: 

Odyssey Reinsurance Company (OdysseyRe) is the global reinsurance arm of Odyssey Group, one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance. OdysseyRe offers a broad range of property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance products, providing capital and risk management solutions for clients to efficiently manage economic risk, through a network of branch and representative offices across North America, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), AsiaPacific and London.

OdysseyRe is an equal opportunity employer with excellent benefits and a strong commitment to providing training and opportunities for our staff. We provide employees an innovative, enriching environment and take great pride in their career growth.

OdysseyRe is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and A+ (Strong) by Standard and Poor’s. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FFH.

Job Summary:

The HR intern will support the Human Resources department and gain exposure to a variety of HR disciplines, including but not limited to: recruitment, onboarding, benefits, learning and development, and HRIS. You will work closely with experienced HR professionals, assisting with administrative tasks that drive the success of our workforce. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience, practical skills, and insights into the HR field.

The internship will run for 10 weeks in 2025 starting the end of May or beginning of June. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days in-office and 1 day remote each week, based out of our Stamford, CT office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of the company’s HR intranet page, including regular updates to ensure content remains current, relevant, and accurate.
• Assist in preparing HR reports and documents. Providing support in data analysis and documentation management.
• Participate in special HR projects and initiatives as assigned, providing research, analysis, and administrative support.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires.
• Provide support during HR events and meetings.
• Assist in the recruiting process by screening resumes and scheduling interviews.

Qualifications:

The internship is open to highly motivated students in their junior or senior year of an undergraduate program and meet the following criteria:

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology or a related field
• GPA 3.2 and above
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Previous internship or work experience in an office environment is a plus
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

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