Recruitment Intern

New York State Teachers' Retirement System•Albany, NY
•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Associate, the Recruitment Intern will assist the Recruitment and Recruitment Marketing teams with various tasks and assignments. The incumbent will gain a thorough understanding of full cycle recruiting within a Human Resources department to successfully support an organization and its employees.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program with at least one semester remaining to complete all degree requirements following the internship.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • Comfortability using various communication applications such as phone, email, and communication (messaging) platforms
  • Unrestricted work authorization.

Nice To Haves

  • Some experience using Canva or other graphic design tools
  • Understanding marketing principles and standards using social media platforms

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Recruitment team with search committee kickoff meetings, candidate application qualification, interview scheduling, candidate correspondence, Talent Acquisition Software database maintenance, and other special projects as needed.
  • Assist the Recruitment Marketer with preparing for Career Fairs and other recruitment initiatives which includes strategic planning, outreach, creating marketing materials, and other special programs such as information sessions.
  • Assist the Human Resources team with new hire orientations and other onboarding tasks as needed.
  • Analyze current departmental processes for potential opportunities to increase efficiency and impact, offering suggestions and providing research to support your thought process.
  • Collaborate with our Recruitment Marketer on Handshake campaigns, social media posts, and other outreach opportunities. This includes creating digital content, written campaigns, and talent pipeline strategies.
  • Provide general assistance to the department as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Minimal travel to local career fairs as necessary.

Benefits

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission
  • Fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations
  • Equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
  • Attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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