Recruitment Intern
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at plugandplaytechcenter. Sunnyvale · internship.
Pay not stated Recruiting & Talent Acquisition salary
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What you'll do
- Find candidates for open roles and help screen them before they move further in the process
- Guide candidates from application through interviews, answering questions and keeping the experience positive
- Arrange phone screens and coordinate virtual or on-site interviews with hiring teams
- Keep job descriptions current, publish openings in the ATS and on LinkedIn, and organize HR records confidentially
- Help with HR projects, recruiting events, and communication with hiring managers
What you bring
- You are working toward a bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology or business administration, or a related field
- You have a strong interest in talent acquisition, human resources or people operations
- You bring organized, detail-focused time management and can handle private information with discretion
- You can use Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and work collaboratively with different teams
Who this fits
This internship suits someone pursuing a related bachelor’s degree who wants to build experience in recruiting or HR. You’ll support hiring and HR work alongside hiring managers and teams.
From the employer
WHO WE ARE:
Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to all corners of the world.
Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 45 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Daimler, Prologis, PG&E, Nissan, Volvo, BP, Walmart, Nokia, Coca Cola, Doosan Bobcat, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Dropbox, Lending Club, Kustomer, Einride, and many more.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
- Support the recruitment process for open positions by assisting with candidate sourcing and initial screening.
- Help provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process, from application to interview stages.
- Schedule and coordinate phone screens with pre-qualified candidates.
- Assist in updating and maintaining job descriptions.
- Post job openings in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and on the company’s LinkedIn page.
- Respond to candidate inquiries related to the application process.
- Support hiring managers and teams with scheduling and coordinating interviews (virtual or on-site).
- Help maintain communication with hiring managers to support their hiring needs.
- Assist the HR team with special projects related to employee development, internal communication, and general HR support.
- Ensure confidentiality and proper organization of HR data and systems.
- Support participation in job fairs and recruiting events.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or People Operations.
- Good organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Comfortable working with basic digital tools (Google Workspace / Microsoft Office).
- Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.