Recruitment Assistant Internships
Recruitment assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in talent acquisition, mentorship from working recruiters, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Food & Beverage, and Law & Legal Services, with TikTok, JD, and Republic Airways among the employers posting roles now.
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GF Building Flow Solutions (BFS) Americas is offering an exciting ten-week summer internship program in our Human Resources department. As a Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Intern, you will have the opportunity to work hands on with our Human Resources team performing valuable full-cycle recruiting activities, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and contributing to key HR programs and projects. During the summer, you will connect with leaders throughout the company to learn more about GF's products and services and will participate in a variety of training sessions focused on preparation for your future careers.
Areas of Focus
- Assist with full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of company-sponsored events, employee engagement activities, and internal HR programs.
- Maintain and enhance the HR intranet site by updating content, improving page layout and navigation, and ensuring information is accurate, current, and user-friendly.
- Partner with Human Resources Managers to support departmental projects, workforce initiatives, and strategic business objectives.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements, documenting procedures, and supporting the implementation of best practices.
- Deliver a presentation of your key learnings, project contributions, and recommendations to a leadership panel at the conclusion of the internship.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
- Must be an incoming Junior or Senior in a degree program.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates curiosity, coachability, and a willingness to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, leaders, candidates, and external partners.
- Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Comfortable learning and utilizing HR systems, intranet platforms, and recruiting tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- This internship is a full-time, hybrid position requiring in-office work a minimum of two days per week.
- Must be available for the duration of the program: June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027.
Disclaimers
Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation for this position is $22.00/hr. This represents a good faith estimate for this position.
Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.
GF Building Flow Solutions (BFS) Americas is offering an exciting ten-week summer internship program in our Human Resources department. As a Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Intern, you will have the opportunity to work hands on with our Human Resources team performing valuable full-cycle recruiting activities, supporting employee engagement initiatives, and contributing to key HR programs and projects. During the summer, you will connect with leaders throughout the company to learn more about GF's products and services and will participate in a variety of training sessions focused on preparation for your future careers.
Areas of Focus
- Assist with full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and supporting candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of company-sponsored events, employee engagement activities, and internal HR programs.
- Maintain and enhance the HR intranet site by updating content, improving page layout and navigation, and ensuring information is accurate, current, and user-friendly.
- Partner with Human Resources Managers to support departmental projects, workforce initiatives, and strategic business objectives.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements, documenting procedures, and supporting the implementation of best practices.
- Deliver a presentation of your key learnings, project contributions, and recommendations to a leadership panel at the conclusion of the internship.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field.
- Must be an incoming Junior or Senior in a degree program.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates curiosity, coachability, and a willingness to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees, leaders, candidates, and external partners.
- Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Comfortable learning and utilizing HR systems, intranet platforms, and recruiting tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- This internship is a full-time, hybrid position requiring in-office work a minimum of two days per week.
- Must be available for the duration of the program: June 7, 2027 through August 13, 2027.
Disclaimers
Applicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation for this position is $22.00/hr. This represents a good faith estimate for this position.
Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.
Recruitment Assistant Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok18
- JD2
- Republic Airways2
- BTAS1
- PACCAR1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Food & Beverage
- Law & Legal Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Recruitment Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Check listings regularly and set alerts for recruitment assistant internships so you don't miss early-closing cohorts.
Build evidence before you have work history
Hiring teams at the intern level expect limited experience, so projects carry more weight than past jobs. Document two or three recruiting-related projects, a sourcing tracker you built, a mock hiring process you designed, or a talent research case study, name the tools you used, and make the work shareable wherever possible.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what campus channels alone cover.
Practice the recruitment assistant intern screen out loud
Recruitment assistant intern interviews commonly include a behavioral screen on how you organize work, prioritize competing tasks, and handle ambiguous situations, plus a short exercise like screening a mock resume or drafting an outreach message. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud before your first interview, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers
Many large companies run formal HR or talent acquisition intern cohorts designed to train people new to the field, with rotations, cohort programming, and dedicated mentorship built in. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 64% of the recruitment assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing openings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you narrow the list as soon as you search.
Recruitment Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a recruitment assistant internship?
Lead with coursework, class projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For recruitment assistant candidates, a concrete artifact like a documented sourcing project, a candidate tracking spreadsheet, or a mock job description shows recruiters something tangible to evaluate. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a recruitment assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For recruitment assistant interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the internship, and how early return-offer decisions get made. Position yourself by delivering on every project and asking your manager about the timeline, without counting on the offer.
When should I apply for recruitment assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June starts often open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting role-specific alerts helps you catch postings as soon as they go live.
Are recruitment assistant internships paid?
Most professional recruitment assistant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there is no single standard. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, checking individual postings is the most reliable way to compare what different employers offer.
What should a recruitment assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show how you approached a recruiting or HR challenge, name the tools you used and link to anything you can share, such as a sourcing tracker, a mock hiring process write-up, or a talent research case study. Add relevant coursework and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote recruitment assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 36% of the recruitment assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. The share shifts as new roles post and others fill, so the split you see reflects current availability. Remote cohorts tend to fill quickly, so apply early and filter by work type to see those openings first.
Can international students get recruitment assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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