HR Talent Intern

Vertex Education • Chandler, AZ

5d

About The Position

The HR Talent Intern supports the Talent Acquisition team by providing administrative and operational assistance throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Working closely with the Vertex Support Services (VSS) HR team, this role helps schools attract and hire exceptional talent by coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, maintaining recruiting systems and documentation, and supporting onboarding activities. This internship offers hands-on experience in talent acquisition and human resources while providing meaningful exposure to the full employee lifecycle in a mission-driven organization dedicated to changing lives through education.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Previous internship, campus leadership, customer service, administrative, or office experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Ability and willingness to learn Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting recruiting, human resources, or administrative operations.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or HRIS.
• Familiarity with project coordination, event planning, or customer service.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition team throughout the full recruitment lifecycle by coordinating recruiting and administrative activities.
• Schedule candidate interviews and hiring team meetings while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Communicate with candidates regarding interview logistics, application status, and onboarding requirements.
• Assist with posting job openings across job boards, career sites, and other recruiting platforms.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of offer letters and other pre-employment documentation.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including preparing welcome materials and ensuring required documentation is completed.
• Support employment verification, background check, and pre-employment screening processes.
• Organize and maintain electronic recruiting and onboarding files in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure candidate records remain accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Create and maintain recruiting and onboarding documents, templates, presentations, and process guides.
• Compile recruiting metrics and assist with maintaining reports related to hiring activity and candidate pipelines.
• Ensure recruiting documentation is accurate, organized, and accessible to support Talent team operations.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR & Talent team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and special projects.
• Assist with recruiting events, career fairs, and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent team members to improve recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Perform other HR and Talent-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive candidate and employee information.
• Adhere to applicable employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and a customer-service mindset in all interactions.
• Exercise sound judgment while handling confidential information and competing priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match
• Mentoring
• Money to take training classes
• Unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern