Corporate HR Intern – Talent Acquisition
Pregis•Chicago, IL
•$19 - $21•Hybrid
About The Position
Pregis is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Intern to support its Talent Acquisition (TA) team this summer. This internship provides hands-on experience in recruiting operations, candidate coordination, and onboarding while working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners. This role is ideal for someone interested in building a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition and gaining exposure to fast-paced recruiting environments.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ATS systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate interviews across candidates, hiring teams, and panels
- Manage confirmations, reschedules, and cancellations while ensuring all parties are prepared
- Provide clear interview logistics, expectations, and materials
- Support offer letter preparation, approvals, and distribution
- Track offer statuses and communicate updates to stakeholders
- Coordinate pre-hire communications and onboarding handoffs
- Initiate and monitor background checks and drug screenings
- Follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion
- Communicate status updates and escalate discrepancies as needed
- Send onboarding materials and ensure completion of required documentation
- Coordinate orientation scheduling and new hire logistics, including welcome items
- Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure start date readiness
- Document recruiting workflows, templates, and best practices
- Identify and support improvements to streamline processes
- Help drive consistency in recruiting operations across teams/locations
- Assist with sourcing and pipeline building for key roles
- Conduct resume screening and candidate outreach under guidance
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to recruiters
- Assist with high-volume coordination needs and ensure timelines are met
- Help deliver a consistent and positive candidate experience
Benefits
- Pay: $19 to $21 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
