Corporate HR Intern – Talent Acquisition

Pregis • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Intern to support our Talent Acquisition (TA) team this summer. This internship provides hands-on experience in recruiting operations, candidate coordination, and onboarding while working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners. This role is ideal for someone interested in building a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition and gaining exposure to fast-paced recruiting environments.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with ATS systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate interviews across candidates, hiring teams, and panels
• Manage confirmations, reschedules, and cancellations while ensuring all parties are prepared
• Provide clear interview logistics, expectations, and materials
• Support offer letter preparation, approvals, and distribution
• Track offer statuses and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Coordinate pre-hire communications and onboarding handoffs
• Initiate and monitor background checks and drug screenings
• Follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion
• Communicate status updates and escalate discrepancies as needed
• Send onboarding materials and ensure completion of required documentation
• Coordinate orientation scheduling and new hire logistics, including welcome items
• Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure start date readiness
• Document recruiting workflows, templates, and best practices
• Identify and support improvements to streamline processes
• Help drive consistency in recruiting operations across teams/locations
• Assist with sourcing and pipeline building for key roles
• Conduct resume screening and candidate outreach under guidance
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to recruiters
• Assist with high-volume coordination needs and ensure timelines are met
• Help deliver a consistent and positive candidate experience

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the full recruiting lifecycle
• Exposure to HR systems, processes, and best practices
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with recruiters, HR, and business leaders
• Skill development in coordination, communication, and process improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern