Talent Acquisition Intern - paid

Description

American Plastics is a rapidly growing plastic injection molding company and are seeking a motivated and organized Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruiting and onboarding activities for a growing plastics injection molding organization. This is a remote opportunity that provides hands-on experience across the talent acquisition process, from sourcing and candidate communication through onboarding and employment documentation.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, comfortable working independently, and interested in building a career in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Talent Acquisition. This position will report to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Hours: The internship offers a flexible schedule around school hours, with an expected commitment of approximately 2–4 hours per day.

Responsibilities:

Assist with sourcing qualified candidates for manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, operations, and administrative positions.

Search job boards, professional networks, social media, and other talent sources to identify potential candidates.

Attend career/job fairs as needed

Review resumes and applications against position requirements.

Help maintain and update candidate pipelines and applicant tracking systems.

Conduct initial candidate outreach by email, phone, or other approved communication channels.

Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.

Help prepare job postings and update existing postings as needed.

Research creative and effective ways to attract candidates for manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.

Assist launching new-hire onboarding

Help coordinate pre-employment requirements and ensure required documents are completed accurately and on time.

Maintain organized electronic employee and candidate records in accordance with company procedures.

Assist with new-hire communications and onboarding schedules.

Support HR with data entry, reporting, document preparation, and other administrative tasks.

Support recruiting projects and employer-branding initiatives.

Perform other HR and Talent Acquisition duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

· Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.

· Comfortable learning applicant tracking systems, HR software, and other online recruiting tools.

· Professional, dependable, and willing to take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Previous experience in recruiting, customer service, administration, or an HR-related role.

· Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, or other recruiting platforms.

· Interest in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or the plastics industry.

· Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or applicant tracking systems.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in full-cycle recruiting and human resources while working with a manufacturing organization. The intern will gain exposure to:

· Candidate sourcing and recruiting strategy

· Applicant screening and interview coordination

· Manufacturing and skilled-trade recruiting

· Employee onboarding

· HR documentation and recordkeeping

· Applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology

· Professional communication and candidate experience

This is a remote position, but the intern should be available during agreed-upon business hours and have reliable internet access and a professional workspace. Some travel to various sites required.

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including medical/dental, 401k and paid vacation.