Intern - BestDrive Recruiting, Year-Round
Continental•Old Point Station, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
This internship will be 12 months long and requires working onsite three (3) days per week. Join a team where your work directly impacts the growth of our organization. As a Recruiting Intern at Continental/BestDrive, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition leaders to deliver an exceptional candidate experience from requisition approval through pre-employment completion. This internship provides exposure to corporate recruiting operations, talent sourcing, candidate management, interview coordination, offer administration, and pre-employment processing within a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
- Junior or higher class standing preferred.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Ability to commit to a 12-month internship and work at least 20 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday–Friday).
- Availability to work onsite three (3) days per week.
- Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Human Resources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong customer service orientation with a passion for creating an outstanding candidate experience.
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Staffing, or Administrative Support.
- Experience with SmartRecruiters or another Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Familiarity with background screening processes, onboarding activities, or pre-employment administration.
- Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn or other talent platforms.
- Participation in SHRM, student leadership organizations, or campus recruiting initiatives.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Able to work 30+ hours per week during normal business hours
Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition approval through completion of all pre-employment requirements.
- Source candidates utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, networking opportunities, career fairs, and additional recruiting channels.
- Review resumes and provide qualified candidate slates to Hiring Managers for consideration.
- Follow up with Hiring Managers to obtain resume feedback and maintain recruiting momentum.
- Coordinate candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
- Schedule phone interviews, virtual interviews, and onsite interviews while managing calendars and logistics.
- Track interview progress and ensure interview feedback and completed interview guides are received from Hiring Managers in a timely manner.
- Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to facilitate candidate selection decisions.
- Draft offer letters for selected candidates.
- Distribute onboarding documentation and ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Complete hiring activities within SmartRecruiters and move candidates through the hiring workflow process.
- Initiate and monitor background screenings through First Advantage and Sterling.
- Coordinate employment verification activities and monitor completion status.
- Schedule and track pre-employment drug testing requirements.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and data integrity within SmartRecruiters and related HR systems.
- Assist with recruiting metrics, reporting, and Talent Acquisition initiatives.
- Support career fairs, employer branding activities, and other recruiting events as needed.
- Serve as a Talent Acquisition ambassador by delivering a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience.
Benefits
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
