Job Title: Talent Acquisition Intern
Employment Type: Intern
Division: Human Resources
Department: Talent Acquisition
Work Schedule: Full-time/40-hours - In Person
Salary Range: $24 - $29/hour
The HR Talent Acquisition Intern supports Human Resources and hiring teams in coordinating and executing recruitment activities. This role offers hands-on experience in job posting, applicant screening, interview coordination, and stakeholder communication within a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Act as a primary point of contact for communication with Owners, Owner’s Project Managers (OPMs), and Design Team members.
- Support the full-cycle recruitment process, including drafting, posting, and maintaining job requisitions.
- Review and screen applicants to identify qualified candidates in alignment with job requirements.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and internal hiring teams.
- Assist with onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a seamless new hire experience.
- Maintain and update data within the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate on drafting and refining job descriptions and employment postings.
- Track and monitor employee career development activities in coordination with supervisors.
- Prepare recruitment-related metrics and reports to support process improvement initiatives.
- Participate in employer branding efforts and assist with campus recruiting or career events when applicable.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the HR team as needed.
Key Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, collaborative, and customer-service-oriented approach.
- High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Exceptional attention to detail in reviewing resumes, data entry, and documentation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks, priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Analytical thinking to support recruitment metrics and reporting.
- Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Required Experience
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is a plus.
- Demonstrated interest in talent acquisition and/or the A/E/C (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiar with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR databases, or willing to learn.
- Strong analytical skills to support candidate engagement and recruitment process improvements.