Recruiting Operations Intern

Four Hands; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Hands, headquartered in Austin, TX, is seeking a Recruiting Operations Intern to support our Talent Acquisition team. The role offers hands-on exposure to recruiting operations, interview coordination, and employer branding within a fast-growing furniture company.

The internship runs Fall 2026 (Sept–Dec 2026), is part-time (20–25 hours per week), and on-site in Austin. Ideal candidates are pursuing a related bachelor's degree and eager to learn about recruiting processes and metrics.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning new technology and working with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews and manage scheduling for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Communicate interview logistics and serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Support the candidate experience by ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Maintain candidate records and job postings within the Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse).
• Assist with recruiting reports, hiring metrics, and recruiting operations.
• Support the offer process, onboarding coordination, and pre-employment activities.
• Help plan and support recruiting events, career fairs, and internship programs.
• Assist with the administration of the employee referral program, including tracking referrals and supporting employee communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Learning new technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications/Psychology or related field

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin's Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people - with a team of over 800 and growing - fostering our employees' careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

The Recruiting Operations Intern will support the Talent Acquisition team by helping create an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. This internship provides hands-on exposure to recruiting operations, interview coordination, recruiting systems, employer branding, and talent acquisition strategy. It's an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

This position is expected to start September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.

In This Role

• Coordinate interviews and manage scheduling for candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers
• Communicate interview logistics and serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process
• Support the candidate experience by ensuring timely and professional communication
• Maintain candidate records and job postings within the Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse)
• Assist with recruiting reports, hiring metrics, and recruiting operations
• Support the offer process, onboarding coordination, and pre-employment activities
• Help plan and support recruiting events, career fairs, and internship programs
• Assist with the administration of the employee referral program, including tracking referrals and supporting employee communications
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team on special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable learning new technology and working with Microsoft Office

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor - pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better - from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs - we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.