HR & Talent Acquisition Intern

Socket.dev; Valley (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is looking for an HR internship that supports full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for hourly roles. You will partner with managers to plan staffing, maintain records, and assist with HR systems, employer branding, and workforce partnerships.

The role involves supporting internship programs, new hire orientation, and employee engagement initiatives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Ideal for students or recent grads pursuing a degree in HR or related fields.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Prior applicable work, internship, leadership, or volunteer experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly positions including posting, sourcing, screening and onboarding.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to support staffing strategy and decisions.
• Maintain recruiting records, prepare metrics and reports, and assist with HR systems.
• Support employer branding, job fairs and partnerships with schools and community pipelines.
• Assist with internship, apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
• Assist with new hire orientation, onboarding scheduling and documentation.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and events, training and development activities.
• Complete HR administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Proactive initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or related field

Related internship/work experience preferred

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the full-cycle recruiting process for hourly positions, including job posting, candidate sourcing, application review, phone screens, interview coordination, interview participation, candidate selection, offer administration, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruiters to support staffing strategy, workforce planning, and hiring decisions.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records, prepare recruiting metrics and reports, and assist with applicant tracking and HR systems administration.
• Support employer branding, community outreach, job fairs, and partnerships with schools, workforce organizations, and other talent pipelines.
• Assist with internship, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities, including scheduling, facilitation, and documentation.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and training and development activities.
• Complete HR-related administrative tasks, reporting, and special projects as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Prior applicable work, internship, leadership, or volunteer experience preferred but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in understanding and working with people.
• Professional and comfortable interacting with applicants, employees, and leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of responsibilities with drive to proactively identify ways to add value.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Hours & Schedule

• This internship is planned as a Fall and Spring opportunity.
• Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules and academic commitments.
• Schedule and work hours will be determined collaboratively between the intern and supervisor based on business needs and availability.

Physical Requirements

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds regularly and 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle, feel, reach, and grasp. The employee is occasionally required to balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.