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High Volume Recruitment Intern

daniels-sharpsmart · Chicago, IL, United States

HR GeneralistExternal listingfull-timeabout 2 hours ago

About The Role

Our People & Culture team is seeking a highly motivated and driven Talent Acquisition Intern to support our high-volume hourly hiring initiatives. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in fast-paced recruitment while playing a key role in helping the organization attract, engage, and hire top hourly talent. There is potential for the position to transition into a full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs. The successful candidate will thrive in a high-energy environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and be passionate about creating a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support high-volume hourly recruitment efforts across multiple locations and business functions.
  • Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for hourly and frontline positions.
  • Conduct candidate outreach through phone, email, job boards, and social media platforms.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews, hiring events, and recruiting campaigns.
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure staffing targets are met within established timelines.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within Lever (ATS).
  • Assist with offer generation, pre-employment documentation, and onboarding activities.
  • Track recruitment metrics and provide hiring pipeline updates and reports.
  • Support job fair planning, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
  • Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality while handling candidate and employee information.
  • Assist with continuous improvement projects that enhance recruitment efficiency and hiring outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
  • Available to work 40 hours per week during the internship term.
  • Strong interest in talent acquisition, staffing, or human resources.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems or recruiting technology is considered an asset.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.
  • Is self-motivated and results-oriented.
  • Demonstrates strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Can effectively manage multiple requisitions, deadlines, and competing priorities.
  • Is comfortable engaging candidates through phone, email, and virtual communication methods.
  • Possesses strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Leverages technology and data to improve recruiting outcomes.
  • Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Maintains professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.

Success in this Role

  • Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for hourly positions.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while managing high hiring volumes.
  • Meet recruitment timelines and staffing goals.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve recruitment processes.

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