High Volume Recruitment Intern

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.