Talent Acquisition Intern

DLR Group•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support its recruiting team during a high-volume period of intern and early-career hiring. The intern will gain hands-on experience in recruiting operations, candidate evaluation, talent research, workforce planning, and employer branding while partnering with Talent Acquisition Partners. The role helps deliver a positive candidate experience, improve hiring efficiency, and build proactive talent pipelines for future hiring needs. It is intended for a student interested in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Business, Communications, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field who wants practical exposure to full-cycle recruiting and talent strategy. This is an in-person internship based in Columbus, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando, or Seattle. The expected commitment is 20–40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate school schedules and academic commitments.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school, employment, or other visa.

Nice To Haves

Interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting, or Business Operations.
Experience with research, data analysis, or reporting projects.
Familiarity with LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, or recruiting processes.
Interest in architecture, engineering, construction, design, or professional services.

Responsibilities

Review and organize applications across internship requisitions, identifying candidates who may fit multiple opportunities.
Support candidate tracking, timely application reviews, and candidate communications in partnership with Talent Acquisition Partners and hiring teams.
Help improve consistency and efficiency throughout the internship hiring process.
Maintain intern hiring trackers and recruiting reports, monitoring hiring activity and progress by office, discipline, and requisition.
Track key recruiting milestones and identify positions that may need additional recruiting support.
Contribute to recruiting projects and process improvement initiatives.
Assist with resume reviews and candidate screening for internship and early-career opportunities, with training and recruiter guidance.
Support campus recruiting events and other early-career hiring initiatives as needed.
Help provide a positive, consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.