Talent Acquisition Intern: Sourcing & Interview Support

WHSmith North America; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WHSmith North America is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support the team with day-to-day recruiting activities and gain hands-on experience in corporate recruiting. You will be involved in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, maintaining recruiting systems, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers while developing foundational recruiting and HR skills, with exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student preferred.
• Previous customer service, leadership, campus involvement, or internship experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with LinkedIn, Handshake, or Applicant Tracking Systems is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting for internships, temporary, and entry-level positions.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, university career sites, and other recruiting platforms.
• Review resumes and assist with identifying qualified candidates for open positions.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars with candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support candidate communications throughout the interview process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Assist with employment verifications, background checks, assessments, and onboarding activities as needed.
• Participate in career fairs, university recruiting events, and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Help build talent pipelines for future hiring needs through networking and sourcing activities.
• Assist with recruiting reports, metrics, and administrative projects.
• Research recruiting trends and provide ideas to improve sourcing strategies and employer branding.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on special projects and process improvements.Represent the company professionally and help promote our employer brand to prospective candidates.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit in HR/Business/Communications/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHSmith North America is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support the team with day-to-day recruiting activities and gain hands-on experience in corporate recruiting. You will be involved in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, maintaining recruiting systems, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers while developing foundational recruiting and HR skills, with exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and