Part time Recruiting Intern Fall 2026 - Distribution |St. Louis, MO

Bunzl Distribution NA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Bunzl Distribution NA is seeking a Recruiting Intern for Summer 2026 in St. Louis, MO. This role offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting, designed for students interested in Human Resources.

Working alongside an experienced Talent Acquisition professional, interns will assist in candidate evaluation, interview coordination, and employer branding, developing practical skills for future HR careers.

The position offers a compensation of $18/hour, with potential for part-time work during the school year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site in St. Louis during Summer 2026.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate qualifications.
• Assist with creating and posting job descriptions.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews using Microsoft Teams.
• Support candidate experience by sending timely updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication skills

Interest in recruiting

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Job description

Bunzl is seeking a Recruiting Intern to join our Talent Acquisition & Development team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to full‑cycle recruiting in a corporate environment and is designed for students interested in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

As a Recruiting Intern, you will partner closely with an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition professional to support hiring efforts across the organization. You’ll gain practical experience in candidate screening, interview coordination, employer branding, and recruiting operations—while developing skills that translate directly into a future HR or recruiting career.

M‑F, day shift (40hrs) in our St. Louis, MO (Creve Coeur) office for the summer. There may be opportunity to extend the work to 10‑20 hrs. per week during the upcoming school year.

Compensation for this position is $18/hour.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements
• Assist with creating and posting job descriptions across multiple platforms
• Coordinate and schedule recruiter and hiring manager interviews using Microsoft Teams
• Observe Talent Acquisition team meetings and hiring manager updates to understand candidate flow and decision‑making
• Observe and participate in candidate interviews, gaining exposure to interview structure, behavioral questioning, and evaluation techniques
• Support candidate experience by sending timely status updates and communications
• Learn how to build and manage a LinkedIn candidate pipeline, including effective outreach messaging
• Gain exposure to compensation discussions, including market rates, job postings, and offer considerations
• Learn and utilize Bunzl’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Support additional recruiting and HR‑related projects as needed

This role is intentionally designed to provide real responsibility, not just observation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Ability to work 40 hours per week on‑site in our St. Louis (Creve Coeur) office during Summer 2026
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow‑through
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Interest in recruiting, HR, or talent development as a career

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, campus leadership, or customer‑facing experience
• Familiarity with LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities