Talent Acquisition Intern - Banking Recruitment

Midland States Bank; Effingham (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Midland States Bank is seeking an Intern in Talent Acquisition in Effingham, IL, offering hands-on experience in the full recruitment lifecycle within the banking industry.

The position runs Summer 2027, mid-May to early August, with a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). You will screen, interview, and coordinate hiring activities while learning recruiting technology and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, Organizational Leadership, or related degree program with at least 2 years completed.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Review resumes and applications to support retail recruiting across the Bank's branch network.
• Conduct candidate phone screens using established recruiting processes and guidelines.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews and support timely communication throughout the recruiting process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and recruiting information within the applicant tracking system.
• Participate in Talent Acquisition team meetings and hiring manager discussions to learn about onboarding and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing HR/Business/Organizational Leadership degree (2+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Midland States Bank is seeking an Intern in Talent Acquisition in Effingham, IL, offering hands-on experience in the full recruitment lifecycle within the banking industry.

The position runs Summer 2027, mid-May to early August, with a 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). You will screen, interview, and coordinate hiring activities while learning recruiting technology and data-driven decision making.