Talent Acquisition Intern: Sourcing & Hiring Impact

Plug and Play Platform Spain S.L; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug and Play Tech Center is seeking a proactive HR/Recruiting intern to support candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling. You’ll help maintain job descriptions, post roles, and respond to inquiries while learning HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with hiring managers, coordinate virtual or on-site interviews, and contribute to employee development projects. This role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and strong communication skills in a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, HR, or People Operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office while managing tasks.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment process by assisting with candidate sourcing and initial screening.
• Help provide a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Schedule and coordinate phone screens with pre-qualified candidates.
• Assist in updating and maintaining job descriptions.
• Post job openings in ATS and on LinkedIn.
• Respond to candidate inquiries related to the application process.
• Support hiring managers with scheduling and coordinating interviews (virtual or on-site).
• Maintain communication with hiring managers to support hiring needs.
• Assist HR with special projects related to employee development and internal communication.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper organization of HR data and systems.
• Support participation in job fairs and recruiting events.

Skills

Talent Acquisition interest

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate in HR / related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plug and Play Tech Center is seeking a proactive HR/Recruiting intern to support candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling. You’ll help maintain job descriptions, post roles, and respond to inquiries while learning HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with hiring managers, coordinate virtual or on-site interviews, and contribute to employee development projects. This role emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and strong communication skills in a dynamic team