Talent Acquisition Intern

Wella Company; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wella Company in Calabasas, CA is offering a Talent Acquisition Intern position within the Human Resources - Talent Acquisition team. The role supports the recruiting process, candidate research, interview coordination, recruiting operations, and employer branding initiatives.

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, communicates well with diverse audiences, and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Hybrid schedule: 25–30 hours/week with 2–3 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supports recruiters with candidate sourcing and research across LinkedIn, job boards, internal systems, and other talent channels.
• Assists with interview scheduling, candidate communication, and coordination with hiring managers and interview teams.
• Maintains accurate and timely candidate information in the applicant tracking system and recruiting trackers.
• Help prepare job postings, interview materials, and other recruiting documents.
• Supports employer branding and early talent initiatives and recruiting content.
• Partners with members of Human Resources and cross‑functional teams on assigned projects and day‑to‑day recruiting needs.
• Handles candidate and business information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Adaptability/learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Position Title: Talent Acquisition Intern

Department: Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Location: Calabasas, CA (Hybrid - 2-3 Days Onsite)

Reports to: Talent Acquisition Partner

About the Wella Company

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition Intern will support the Talent Acquisition team throughout the recruiting process while gaining hands‑on experience in recruiting. This role will help with candidate research, interview coordination, recruiting operations, and employer branding initiatives. The ideal candidate is organized, curious, comfortable communicating with different audiences, and excited to learn how a global beauty company attracts and hires talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports recruiters with candidate sourcing and research across LinkedIn, job boards, internal systems, and other talent channels.
• Assists with interview scheduling, candidate communication, and coordination with hiring managers and interview teams.
• Maintains accurate and timely candidate information in the applicant tracking system and recruiting trackers.
• Help prepare job postings, interview materials, and other recruiting documents.
• Supports employer branding and early talent initiatives and recruiting content.
• Partners with members of Human Resources and cross‑functional teams on assigned projects and day‑to‑day recruiting needs.
• Handles candidate and business information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or related field.
• Interest in talent acquisition, human resources, recruiting operations, or employer branding; previous internship or customer‑facing experience is helpful but not required.
• Previous exposure to recruiting a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable learning new systems, conducting interviews, and working with data and trackers.
• Collaborative, dependable, and willing to ask questions, receive feedback, and take initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Available to work in a hybrid environment 25-30 hours per week. Hours can be flexible based on school schedule

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $23-$25/hr

NOTICES

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please email [e-mail]. This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidate’s application.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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