Recruiting Intern

Havas Group•El Segundo, CA

20d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

Havas Street is the brand activation division of Havas Formula that is headquartered in Los Angeles. A subsidiary of Havas—one of the world’s largest global communications groups. We believe that in order for a brand to truly differentiate itself in the marketplace it has to be brave. It takes bravery to push through the cluttered crowd to emotionally connect with consumers, who want to understand the story behind your brand and where they fit in. This requires you to move beyond conventional thinking and traditional marketing approaches to build that narrative and establish an ownable position for your brand. We are seeking a Recruiting Intern to provide administrative and operational support to the Recruiting Department and assist with day-to-day talent acquisition functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate sourcing, scheduling, and onboarding coordination. The Recruiting Intern will also contribute to department projects and gain insight into agency operations within a fast-paced, experiential marketing environment. The Intern program is a full-time, 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and time management with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Dependable, proactive, and eager to learn about talent acquisition within an agency setting.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or work experience in recruiting, HR, or marketing preferred.
Experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supports the posting of job listings and applicant tracking through the Talent Portal.
Schedules interviews and assists with phone screens, candidate communications, and follow-ups.
Maintains candidate data and ensures accuracy across internal systems and reports.
Prepares recruiting materials, presentations, and onboarding documentation as needed.
Assists with weekly department reporting on open requisitions and candidate statuses.
Researches and identifies new recruiting platforms, regional talent networks, and sourcing opportunities.
Supports the team in sourcing candidates and identifying passive job seekers for open roles.
Audits and organizes the talent database to ensure information is current and complete.
Assists with the coordination of weekly recruiting meetings, including agenda creation and action tracking.
Maintains department files, applicant documentation, and recruiting archives.
Support communication with field, account, and HR teams on staffing needs and hiring updates.
Participates in internal brainstorms to develop creative recruiting tools and processes.
Completes a recruiting project: Assists with staffing an event end-to-end; includes posting and outreach to confirmations and post-event follow-up. Must demonstrate accuracy, organization, and responsiveness throughout.
Participates in agency development programs and training opportunities.
Contributes positively to agency culture, teamwork, and collaboration.
Demonstrates professionalism and discretion with all candidate and employee information.
Accurately records time and activities in agency systems.