Recruitment Manager Internships
Recruitment manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on experience sourcing and screening candidates, mentorship from working recruitment professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Law & Legal Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with TikTok, Amazon, and JD among the employers posting roles now.
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Job Overview
The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.
The Talent Acquisition Intern will partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) and HR stakeholders to develop a TA Acquisition Playbook: a scalable reference guide for integrating newly acquired businesses into Hubbell’s recruiting processes.
The playbook will provide a clear roadmap and share available resources in order to support a consistent approach to future acquisition integrations.
This internship offers a student interested in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, project management, process improvement, or organizational change hands-on experience creating a resource with long-term business impact.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.
- Working on comprehensive, value-added projects.
- Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
- Developing technical skills specific to your major.
- Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program.
- Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.
- Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills.
- Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience.
- Assisting with process improvement.
- Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Enrollment in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree related to the internship (required)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (required)
- Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
- Familiarity with relevant software and systems.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Job Overview
The Hubbell Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program providing students the opportunity to gain corporate experience, learn about all aspects of our business, and prepare students with the kind of experience needed to have a rewarding career at Hubbell.
The Talent Acquisition Intern will partner with Talent Acquisition (TA) and HR stakeholders to develop a TA Acquisition Playbook: a scalable reference guide for integrating newly acquired businesses into Hubbell’s recruiting processes.
The playbook will provide a clear roadmap and share available resources in order to support a consistent approach to future acquisition integrations.
This internship offers a student interested in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, project management, process improvement, or organizational change hands-on experience creating a resource with long-term business impact.
A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences.
- Working on comprehensive, value-added projects.
- Working in teams and with colleagues in a professional environment.
- Developing technical skills specific to your major.
- Providing opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning about other parts of the business.
- Providing a presentation to the local management team at the end of the program.
- Gaining knowledge of the industry as it pertains to the Hubbell business location.
- Gaining experience in planning and organizational skills.
- Working on challenging robust projects that will provide practical experience.
- Assisting with process improvement.
- Managing multiple projects with overlapping tasks and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Providing support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Enrollment in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree related to the internship (required)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (required)
- Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
- Familiarity with relevant software and systems.
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
Recruitment Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok19
- Amazon4
- JD2
- Bombardier2
- Kirkland & Ellis2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Law & Legal Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Recruitment Manager Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large employers open summer recruitment manager internship applications the preceding fall, often filling cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates, so check listings throughout the year rather than waiting for a single hiring window.
Build proof before you need a resume line
Hiring teams reviewing recruitment manager candidates expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to evaluate. Document a sourcing project, design a mock interview process, or write up a candidate pipeline case study. Name the tools you used, such as an applicant-tracking system or sourcing database, and link to any written deliverables.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff may know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Recruitment manager intern interviews often include a behavioral screen, a structured competency conversation, or a case exercise on sourcing strategy or candidate assessment. Practice answering out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you think through a hiring problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured internship programs built for newcomers
Many larger employers run formal HR or talent acquisition rotational programs designed to train people with no professional recruiting experience. These programs recruit early, fill quickly, and offer more structured mentorship than ad-hoc intern roles. Identify the ones that recruit from your school or region and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 68% of the recruitment manager internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can take.
Recruitment Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a recruitment manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a concrete artifact recruiters can assess, such as a documented sourcing project, a mock recruitment process walkthrough, or a candidate pipeline case study. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a recruitment manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for recruitment manager interns is consistent performance on real requisitions, how quickly the team grows, and whether headcount opens near your expected graduation date. Deliver on your assigned projects and build relationships with the full-time team, but treat the offer as a possibility rather than a certainty.
When should I apply for recruitment manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window.
Are recruitment manager internships paid?
Most professional recruitment manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are more common at very small organizations or nonprofits, so check each posting directly for compensation details.
What should a recruitment manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history. Highlight two or three documented projects showing recruiting or HR skills, such as a sourcing strategy you built, a mock interview process you designed, or an applicant-tracking case study, noting the tools used and linking to any written deliverables. Add relevant coursework in human resources, organizational behavior, or psychology, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote recruitment manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 32% of the recruitment manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to find them before they close.
Can international students get recruitment manager 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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