High Volume Recruitment Intern

Daniels Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support high-volume hourly hiring across multiple locations. The role offers hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and candidate engagement, with potential for full-time conversion based on performance.

You will maintain candidate records in Lever and help drive hiring campaigns with a focus on a positive candidate experience. The intern will collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to meet staffing targets, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business or related field.
• Able to work 40 hours per week during internship term.
• Interest in talent acquisition, staffing or HR.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Experience with ATS or recruiting tech is a plus.
• Highly organized with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume hourly recruitment across locations and functions.
• Review resumes to identify qualified hourly/frontline candidates.
• Conduct candidate outreach via phone, email, job boards and social media.
• Coordinate interviews, hiring events and campaigns.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to meet staffing targets.
• Maintain candidate records and recruitment activity in Lever (ATS).
• Assist with offer generation, pre-employment docs, onboarding.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide pipeline updates.
• Support job fairs and community recruiting initiatives.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience at all stages of the process.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.
• Assist with process improvement projects to boost recruitment efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Candidate experience focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Our People & Culture team is seeking a highly motivated and driven Talent Acquisition Intern to support our high-volume hourly hiring initiatives. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience in fast‑paced recruitment while playing a key role in helping the organization attract, engage, and hire top hourly talent. There is potential for the position to transition into a full‑time opportunity based on performance and business needs. The successful candidate will thrive in a high‑energy environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and be passionate about creating a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support high-volume hourly recruitment efforts across multiple locations and business functions.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for hourly and frontline positions.
• Conduct candidate outreach through phone, email, job boards, and social media platforms.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, hiring events, and recruiting campaigns.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure staffing targets are met within established timelines.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within Lever (ATS).
• Assist with offer generation, pre‑employment documentation, and onboarding activities.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide hiring pipeline updates and reports.
• Support job fair planning, hiring events, and community recruiting initiatives.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling candidate and employee information.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects that enhance recruitment efficiency and hiring outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• Available to work 40 hours per week during the internship term.
• Strong interest in talent acquisition, staffing, or human resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems or recruiting technology is considered an asset.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume recruitment environment.
• Is self‑motivated and results‑oriented.
• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Can effectively manage multiple requisitions, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Is comfortable engaging candidates through phone, email, and virtual communication methods.
• Possesses strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Leverages technology and data to improve recruiting outcomes.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Maintains professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.

Success in this Role:

• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines for hourly positions.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience while managing high hiring volumes.
• Meet recruitment timelines and staffing goals.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve recruitment processes.

$17 - $20 an hour

“The pay range for this position is $17 to $20 per hour.Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.”

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well‑being, work‑life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.