Recruiting Intern

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. • Vernon Hills, IL

8h

About The Position

The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition function by assisting with candidate sourcing, screening, and pipeline coordination. This role plays a key part in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and high-quality recruiting process across the firm. The intern will gain hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting while contributing to critical hiring initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• experience with ATS systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing efforts across platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases)
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings based on role requirements
• Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars between candidates and hiring teams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS (Paylocity)
• Assist in managing candidate pipelines and tracking progress across open roles
• Draft and send candidate communications (outreach, confirmations, follow-ups)
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Partner to prioritize roles and adjust sourcing strategies
• Support recruiting for high-volume and priority roles (e.g., collectors, legal assistants, contact center roles)
• Assist with employer branding efforts, including job postings and LinkedIn updates
• Provide administrative support for recruiting projects and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees