Recruitment Intern

Summary

Join our talent acquisition team as a driven Recruitment Intern and gain hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting. This role offers exceptional learning opportunities in modern recruitment practices, including Boolean search, ATS management, and recruitment analytics. You will execute active sourcing, manage candidate pipelines, conduct market research, and support employer branding initiatives. Responsibilities include partnering with hiring managers, conducting interviews, coordinating scheduling, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. You will also track recruitment KPIs, create dashboards, and support process improvements. This internship is ideal for candidates pursuing or recently completing a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field
• Experience: 0-2 years relevant experience in recruiting, HR, sales, customer service, or business development
• Internship Experience: Previous internships in HR, recruiting, or related fields preferred but not required
• Sourcing Tools: Proficiency with LinkedIn, Boolean search, X-ray search techniques, and candidate sourcing platforms
• ATS Systems: Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, BambooHR, or similar)
• Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, Word for documentation
• CRM Systems: Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, or recruitment-specific CRM platforms
• Communication Tools: Experience with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and asynchronous communication platforms
• Social Media: Understanding of professional networking platforms and social recruiting strategies
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, and interpersonal abilities
• Research & Analysis: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity, change management, and continuous learning mindset
• Cultural Competency: Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in recruitment
• Customer Service: Candidate-focused approach with emphasis on positive experience delivery

Responsibilities

• Execute active sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search operators, and advanced sourcing across GitHub, Stack Overflow, Indeed, Glassdoor
• Manage candidate pipelines in ATS systems (Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR, Workday)
• Conduct market research, salary benchmarking, and competitive analysis
• Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives
• Partner with hiring managers on job requisitions and candidate personas
• Conduct phone screens, video interviews, and skills assessments
• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage candidate communications
• Execute reference checks and background verification processes
• Ensure positive candidate experience throughout recruitment lifecycle
• Track recruitment KPIs: time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, conversion rates
• Create recruitment dashboards and present data insights to stakeholders
• Support process improvement and recruitment workflow optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of tech recruiting, startup environments, or specific industry verticals
• Certification: PHR, SHRM-CP, or recruiting-specific certifications (CIR, PRC)
• Project Management: Experience with Asana, Trello, Monday.com , or similar project management tools
• Data Analytics: Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or advanced Excel functions for recruitment analytics
• Content Creation: Experience with job posting optimization, social media content, or employer branding materials
• Remote Work: Previous experience in distributed teams, virtual collaboration, and remote-first environments
• Startup Experience: Understanding of fast-paced, high-growth environments and startup culture
• Sales Background: Experience in B2B sales, lead generation, or customer relationship management
• International: Knowledge of global hiring practices, visa processes, or multi-country recruitment
• Vendor Management: Experience with recruiting agencies, freelance platforms, or external partner coordination

Benefits

• 100% WFH
• 15K per month stipend
• Letter of recommendation (if you perform well)