Talent Acquisition Intern

Jobless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Up International is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Human Resources team. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in full cycle recruitment, onboarding new hires, and HR administrative tasks.

The role is 5 days onsite at our office near 34th Street Herald Square and runs for 6 months with potential extension or conversion based on performance. The start date is in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake meetings with Hiring Managers to understand the role, responsibilities, qualifications, team structure, and hiring needs.
• Draft and maintain job descriptions/postings.
• Facilitate candidate screenings and coordinate hiring manager interviews.
• Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS/BambooHR.
• Partner with HRBP to track candidate pipelines and provide recruiting updates/reports.
• Assist with offer preparation and onboarding handoff.
• Conduct sourcing research and build candidate pipelines.
• Support employer branding/recruiting initiatives.
• Assist with new hire onboarding coordination and ensuring required documents are completed.
• Coordinate with Hiring Manager to create onboarding planners.
• Help maintain onboarding trackers/checklists.
• Coordinate and manage the background check process for new hires.
• Support employee training logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials, and feedback collection.
• Assist with 30/60/90-day onboarding check-ins or tracking.
• Assist HRBP with New Hire Orientations.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Skills

Recruitment

Talent acquisition

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/ Psychology or related field

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Intern (5 Days in office)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Human Resources team at Ground Up International. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in Human Resources. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with finding top talent. Responsibilities will include supporting full cycle recruitment, onboarding new hires, and assisting with administrative HR tasks.

This is a paid, full‑time internship (5 days onsite) at our office near 34th street Herald Square. The internship will run for 6 months, with the potential to extend or convert to a full‑time role based of performance and business needs. Start Date: beginning middle of September 2026

About Ground Up

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.

Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.

Our Core Values

• Service
• People
• Teamwork
• Opportunity
• Result
• Innovation
• Trust

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Conduct intake meetings with Hiring Managers to understand the role, responsibilities, qualifications, team structure, and hiring needs
  • Draft and maintain job descriptions/posting
  • Facilitate Candidate screenings and coordinate hiring manager interviews
  • Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS/BambooHR
  • Partner with the HRBP to track candidate pipelines and provide recruiting updates/reports
  • Assist with offer preparation and onboarding handoff
  • Conduct sourcing research and build candidate pipelines
  • Support employer branding/recruiting initiatives
• Onboarding & Training
  • Assist with new hire onboarding coordination and ensuring required documents are completed
  • Coordinate with the Hiring Manager to create onboarding planners
  • Help maintain onboarding trackers/checklists
  • Coordinate and manage the background check process for new hires, including initiating checks, monitoring completion, and following up on outstanding items
  • Support employee training logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials, and feedback collection
  • Assist with 30/60/90-day onboarding check-ins or tracking
  • Assist HRBP with New Hire Orientations
• General HR Support
  • Provide administrative support to the HR team
  • Assist with special projects and process improvements
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources and or Talent Acquisition
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience across multiple HR disciplines
• Exposure to real‑world HR processes and best practices
• Mentorship from experienced HR professionals
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources