Recruitment Intern

plugandplaytechcenter; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a part-time Talent Acquisition intern to support the recruitment process by assisting with candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling interviews, both virtual and on-site.

You will help update job descriptions, post openings in ATS and LinkedIn, respond to inquiries, and collaborate with HR teams on internal projects while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or People Operations.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working with basic digital tools (Google Workspace / Microsoft Office).
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment by assisting with candidate sourcing and initial screening.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Schedule and coordinate phone screens with pre-qualified candidates.
• Update and maintain job descriptions.
• Post openings in the ATS and on LinkedIn.
• Respond to candidate inquiries about the application process.
• Assist HR with special projects and internal communications.
• Support coordination of interviews, on-site or virtual.
• Maintain confidentiality of HR data and systems.
• Assist at job fairs and recruiting events.

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to all corners of the world.

Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 45 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Daimler, Prologis, PG&E, Nissan, Volvo, BP, Walmart, Nokia, Coca Cola, Doosan Bobcat, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Dropbox, Lending Club, Kustomer, Einride, and many more.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Support the recruitment process for open positions by assisting with candidate sourcing and initial screening.
• Help provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process, from application to interview stages.
• Schedule and coordinate phone screens with pre-qualified candidates.
• Assist in updating and maintaining job descriptions.
• Post job openings in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and on the company’s LinkedIn page.
• Respond to candidate inquiries related to the application process.
• Support hiring managers and teams with scheduling and coordinating interviews (virtual or on-site).
• Help maintain communication with hiring managers to support their hiring needs.
• Assist the HR team with special projects related to employee development, internal communication, and general HR support.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper organization of HR data and systems.
• Support participation in job fairs and recruiting events.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or People Operations.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working with basic digital tools (Google Workspace / Microsoft Office).
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.