Intern, Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Presidio • Town of Islip, NY

1d

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition & Human Resources Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting both recruiting and HR initiatives within a fast-paced corporate environment. This role offers exposure to the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, HR operations, and talent management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and eager to learn about careers in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Organizational Development, or a Related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Nice To Haves

• Interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting, or People Operations.
• Previous leadership experience through school, athletics, student organizations, or volunteer work.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, or HR technologies.
• Experience working in a customer service, administrative, or team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters with sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, and internal databases.
• Screen resumes and support candidate pipeline management.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting teams.
• Prepare candidate communications, interview confirmations, and follow-up correspondence.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Assist with recruiting metrics and reporting, including time-to-fill, candidate flow, and hiring activity.
• Participate in recruiting strategy discussions and talent market research.
• Support hiring managers and recruiters throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist with new hire onboarding activities and orientation preparation.
• Support employee lifecycle administration, including personnel file maintenance and HR documentation.
• Help coordinate employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and company events.
• Assist with HR data entry and maintaining employee records in HR systems.
• Support learning and development initiatives, training logistics, and communications.
• Help create HR communications, presentations, and informational materials.
• Assist with internship program coordination and participant engagement activities.
• Support HR projects related to employee experience, culture, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Schedule meetings and manage calendars for recruiting and HR activities.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations for HR leadership.
• Conduct research on industry trends, recruiting best practices, and workforce data.
• Participate in special projects that support the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and candidate information.

Benefits

• Exposure to both Talent Acquisition and Human Resources functions.
• Mentorship from experienced recruiters and HR professionals.
• Hands-on experience supporting real business initiatives.
• Opportunity to work with leaders across multiple departments.
• Understanding of how organizations attract, hire, onboard, and retain talent.
• Practical experience that prepares you for a career in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Talent Management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern