Recruiting Operations Intern

Smartly; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Smartly is seeking a Recruiting Operations Intern for Fall 2026. You will support the recruiting team by coordinating interviews, maintaining candidate data, and assisting with reporting and documentation.

This paid internship offers hands-on exposure to candidate experience and HR technology in a dynamic, global team. You will partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers to keep processes organized, data-driven, and efficient, while learning how talent acquisition operates across

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities
• Familiarity with recruiting systems is a plus (Greenhouse/Workday)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview activities among candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams
• Communicate scheduling details and updates to candidates
• Maintain accurate candidate and interview data in the applicant tracking system
• Support posting roles, candidate tracking, and recruiting documentation
• Assist with recruiting reports and monitor hiring activity
• Help prepare interview materials and candidate communications
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and candidate experience
• Support internship-program coordination and Talent Acquisition projects

Skills

Recruiting coordination

Communication

Organization

HR systems familiarity

Education

Pursuing a degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Greenhouse

Workday

Job description

Smartly is excited to kick off applications for our Fall 2026 Internship Program!

Are you interested in recruiting, people operations, and creating an excellent candidate experience? As a Recruiting Operations Intern at Smartly, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the systems, processes, and coordination that keep a global recruiting team running smoothly.

You’ll partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers to support candidates throughout the hiring process while helping our Talent Acquisition team stay organized, efficient, and data-driven.

As a Recruiting Operations Intern, you will…

• Coordinate interviews across candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams
• Communicate scheduling details and updates to candidates
• Maintain accurate candidate and interview information in our applicant tracking system
• Support job postings, candidate tracking, and recruiting documentation
• Assist with recruiting reports and help monitor hiring activity
• Help prepare interview materials, scorecards, and candidate communications
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes and candidate experience
• Support internship-program coordination and additional Talent Acquisition projects

We are looking for you if you are…

• A full-time rising senior, or recent graduate from an accredited four-year college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Interested in recruiting, talent acquisition, people operations, or HR technology
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and schedules
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate information
• A strong written and verbal communicator
• Comfortable working with different teams and stakeholders
• Familiar with Greenhouse, Workday, or other recruiting systems—preferred but not required
• Proactive, dependable, and committed to providing a positive candidate experience
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

This internship is paid at $20 per hour and will be approximately 30 hours per week from October 6 through December 17, 2026.

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About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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