Intern - BestDrive Recruiting, Year-Round

About the role

This internship will be 12 months long and requires working onsite three (3) days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition approval through completion of all pre-employment requirements.
• Sources candidates utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, networking opportunities, career fairs, and additional recruiting channels.
• Reviews resumes and provides qualified candidate slates to Hiring Managers for consideration.
• Follows up with Hiring Managers to obtain resume feedback and maintain recruiting momentum.
• Collaborates with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to facilitate candidate selection decisions.
• Drafts offer letters for selected candidates.
• Distributes onboarding documentation and ensures all required paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Completes hiring activities within SmartRecruiters and moves candidates through the hiring workflow process.
• Initiates and monitors background screenings through First Advantage and Sterling.
• Schedules and tracks pre-employment drug testing requirements.
• Maintains accurate candidate records and data integrity within SmartRecruiters and related HR systems.
• Assists with recruiting metrics, reporting, and Talent Acquisition initiatives.
• Serves as a Talent Acquisition ambassador by delivering a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month internship and work at least 20 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday–Friday).
• Availability to work onsite three (3) days per week.
• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Human Resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong customer service orientation with a passion for creating an outstanding candidate experience.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Additional Ways to Stand Out

• Previous internship experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Staffing, or Administrative Support.
• Experience with SmartRecruiters or another Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Familiarity with background screening processes, onboarding activities, or pre-employment administration.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn or other talent platforms.
• Participation in SHRM, student leadership organizations, or campus recruiting initiatives.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Commitment to a 12-month internship and availability to work at least 20 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday–Friday).
• Availability to work onsite three (3) days per week.
• Interest in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Human Resources.
• Communication skills, including excellent verbal and written communication.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Confidentiality and professionalism in handling information.
• A strong customer service orientation and passion for creating an outstanding candidate experience.
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.