Spring 2027 Recruiting Intern

Kroger•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Kroger is seeking a current college student for its Spring 2027 Recruiting Intern position. The internship is a 15-week immersive experience running from January 11 through April 23, 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, exposure to senior leaders, and professional development while supporting recruiting and internship-program work within Human Resources. The role includes screening candidates, coordinating interviews, communicating with applicants and recruiting teams, and helping develop and deliver intern programming. The intern will also apply classroom concepts through assignments that provide exposure to Human Resources and different lines of business within Kroger’s Store Support Center. Travel to local recruiting and intern activities may be required. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university; applicants from all majors are welcome.
Must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment with Kroger.
Highly motivated and willing to take initiative on assigned work.
Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently or in groups.
Accuracy and attention to detail, with ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities across school, work, or extracurricular activities.
Ability to respond to change as a positive challenge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Significant multitasking ability.

Nice To Haves

Preferred GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

Support Human Resources projects, particularly recruiting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and the internship program.
Apply classroom concepts to hands-on assignments and gain exposure to Human Resources and lines of business within the Store Support Center.
Screen candidates, review applications, and assist with candidate selection processes.
Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews, communicating with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams.
Communicate with candidates and provide follow-up throughout the recruiting and interview process.
Support the continued development and execution of internship programs.
Develop, plan, and schedule intern events and programming to create a positive and engaging intern experience.
Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities for incoming interns.
Help brand and promote the internship program to attract qualified candidates and increase awareness of internship opportunities.
Travel to local events, meetings, career fairs, and other recruiting or intern activities as needed.
Perform the essential job functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.