Talent Acquisition Intern

Specialist Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group in Chicago is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support our Internal Talent Acquisition team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people and wants to develop core skills for a career in sales and recruiting.

You will source candidates, conduct outreach, and help with interview scheduling while collaborating with recruiters and hiring managers to build high-performing teams. This internship could lead to a full-time opportunity after graduation.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in sales, recruiting, or consulting.
• Self-motivated, organized, eager to learn.
• Competitive mindset with a goal to build a career in a performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage potential candidates through LinkedIn and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening calls.
• Support interview scheduling and candidate experience initiatives.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to help build high-performing teams across SThree.
• Learn how talent acquisition drives business growth and organizational success.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Tools

LinkedIn sourcing

Job description

Join SSG to outpace your ambition, growth, and impact.

Are you entering your senior year of college and looking to launch a career in sales, recruiting, or business development?

We're seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Intern to support our Internal Talent Acquisition team. This internship is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, is naturally competitive, and wants to develop the core skills needed for a successful career in sales.

What You'll Do

• Source and engage potential candidates through LinkedIn and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and screening calls.
• Support interview scheduling and candidate experience initiatives.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to help build high-performing teams across SThree.
• Learn how talent acquisition drives business growth and organizational success.

What We're Looking For

• Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in sales, business development, recruiting, or consulting.
• Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn.
• Competitive mindset with a desire to build a career in a performance-driven environment.

Why SSG?

• Gain hands-on experience in recruiting and talent strategy.
• Develop transferable sales and business development skills.
• Work alongside experienced recruiters and business leaders.
• Potential pathway into a full-time sales or recruitment role upon graduation.