Spring 2027 Recruiting Intern

The Kroger Co.•Cincinnati, OH

19h

About The Position

Kroger is seeking a current college student for a Spring 2027 Recruiting Intern position. The 15-week internship runs from January 11 through April 23, 2027, and provides on-the-job training, mentorship, hands-on learning, exposure to senior leaders, and professional development. The intern will support human resources projects, with a focus on recruiting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and the internship program, while applying classroom concepts and gaining exposure to other HR areas and lines of business within the Store Support Center. The role includes helping with recruiting and onboarding incoming interns, planning intern events and programming, and promoting the internship program. Travel to local events, meetings, career fairs, and other recruiting or intern activities may be needed. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without now or future visa sponsorship from Kroger.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university; all majors are welcome.
Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States with Kroger.
Motivation and initiative in managing one's own work.
Strong leadership skills and ability to work in groups or independently.
Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
Excellent 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 recruiting efforts by screening candidates, reviewing applications, and assisting with candidate selection processes.
Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews, communicating with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams.
Assist with candidate communication and 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.