Intern/Co-Op-Talent Acquisition

CMS Energy, Corp.; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support recruitment efforts across the organization. This internship provides hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, candidate engagement, workforce planning, and university relations.

You'll gain exposure to strategic talent initiatives while developing HR and recruiting skills in a dynamic business environment, collaborating with HR and hiring managers on talent projects and internship programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, HR, or organizational development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters with sourcing and screening candidates for internship, entry-level, and experienced positions.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Help maintain ATS records and ensure data accuracy.
• Support career fairs, campus recruiting events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Participate in workforce planning and talent pipeline development activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recruiting metrics for leadership review.
• Collaborate with HR, hiring managers, and business partners on talent acquisition projects.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

MS Office

HR interest

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from a Consumers Energy headquarters.

General Summary

The Talent Acquisition Intern will support the recruitment team in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across the organization. This internship provides hands‑on experience in full‑cycle recruiting, employer branding, candidate engagement, workforce planning, and university relations. The selected candidate will gain exposure to strategic talent acquisition initiatives while developing valuable HR and recruiting skills in a dynamic business environment.

What You'll Do

• Assist recruiters with sourcing and screening candidates for internship, entry‑level, and experienced professional positions.
• Review resumes and support candidate qualification assessments.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Help maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and ensure data accuracy.
• Support career fairs, campus recruiting events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Participate in workforce planning and talent pipeline development activities.
• Research recruiting trends, competitor hiring practices, and talent market insights.
• Assist with internship program activities, onboarding events, and candidate experience initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recruiting metrics for leadership review.
• Collaborate with HR, hiring managers, and business partners on talent acquisition projects.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams).
• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, human resources, or organizational development.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, campus leadership, customer service, or administrative experience.
• Experience using LinkedIn, Handshake, or other recruiting platforms.
• Interest in workforce strategy, employer branding, and talent analytics.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to corporate recruiting and human resources practices.
• Opportunity to partner with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals.
• Experience supporting university recruiting and internship programs.
• Professional development, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
• Hands‑on experience with recruiting technologies and talent acquisition processes.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co‑workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co‑workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Job Segment: Recruiting, Pipeline, Branding, Intern, Human Resources, Energy, Marketing, Entry Level

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