Intern - HR/Recruiting

Zions Bancorporation; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation is seeking an HR/Recruiting Intern to support the College Recruiting team. This part-time role (16–20 weeks) offers exposure to the full lifecycle of university recruitment, from sourcing to campus events and ATS maintenance, with a dedicated mentor and hands-on experience during the academic year.

The chosen candidate will gain real-world HR exposure, work 15 hours weekly, and support startup and outreach activities across university relations, career fairs, and information

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR, business administration, psychology, communications, or a related field.
• Proficient with MS Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential candidate data with discretion.
• Passion for HR recruiting and enhancing candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment coordination & candidate experience within early careers programs.
• Interview scheduling for initial phone screens and panels.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in ATS and ensure smooth funnel transition.
• Provide responsive candidate communications about status, prep, and events.
• Support pre-onboarding tasks including document tracking and background checks.
• Assist in campus events planning and coordination of marketing collateral.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Discretion handling sensitive data

Interest in HR recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/Business/Psych/Communications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation Enterprise Recruiting team is looking for an HR/Recruiting Intern to support the College Recruiting team. In this role, you will gain hands-on, end-to-end exposure to the lifecycle of university recruitment, from sourcing candidates and coordinating dynamic campus events to maintaining applicant tracking systems (ATS) and building strong pipelines for our early career programs. This is an immediate-start, off-cycle position designed for candidates who are looking to gain hands-on experience during the academic year.

• Position Type: Part-Time Internship (Temporary)

• Hours: 15 hours per week (Flexible scheduling around class times)

• Start Date: Immediately (targeting October/November 2026)

• Duration: 16-20 weeks

• Location: Zions Bank Headquarters or Zions Technology Campus

This 16-to-20-week program is designed to provide you with meaningful, real-world Human Resources experience, a dedicated mentor, and direct insight into how a corporate recruiting team operates.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Experience

• Interview Scheduling: Coordinate, schedule, and send confirmation invites for initial phone screens and panels for early-career programs (such as Summer Internships or Analyst pipelines)

• Applicant Tracking & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring candidates transition smoothly through the hiring funnel

• Candidate Communication: Act as a warm, responsive, front-line point of contact for candidate inquiries regarding application status, virtual interview prep, and upcoming event details

• Pre-Onboarding Support: Assist the early career team with initial administrative onboarding tasks, including tracking completed candidate documents, background checks, and distributing offer letters

• University Relations & Campus Event Support

• Event Planning: Assist with the logistical preparation of campus career fairs, information sessions, and on-site networking events

• Campus Outreach Support: Assist in maintaining our master college recruiting calendar and coordinating the distribution of marketing collateral

• Employer Brand Representation: Participate in select virtual or on-campus information sessions to share your unique perspective as a current intern with perspective candidates

• Special Projects

• Early-Career Recruiting Marketing: Assist with updating flyers, brochures, and slide decks to promote our programs and upcoming campus events

• Intern Research Project: Research emerging early-career recruitment trends (e.g., candidate use of Generative AI, virtual engagement strategies) and present your insights to the HR/Recruiting team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred)

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organizational ability and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential candidate data with absolute discretion

• Passion for HR, recruiting, and enhancing the candidate experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of this corporation to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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