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INTRODUCTION
Bunzl is seeking a Recruiting Intern to join our Talent Acquisition & Development team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting in a corporate environment and is designed for students interested in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
As a Recruiting Intern, you will partner closely with an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition professional to support hiring efforts across the organization. You’ll gain practical experience in candidate screening, interview coordination, employer branding, and recruiting operations—while developing skills that translate directly into a future HR or recruiting career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements
- Assist with creating and posting job descriptions across multiple platforms
- Coordinate and schedule recruiter and hiring manager interviews using Microsoft Teams
- Observe Talent Acquisition team meetings and hiring manager updates to understand candidate flow and decision-making
- Observe and participate in candidate interviews, gaining exposure to interview structure, behavioral questioning, and evaluation techniques
- Support candidate experience by sending timely status updates and communications
- Learn how to build and manage a LinkedIn candidate pipeline, including effective outreach messaging
- Gain exposure to compensation discussions, including market rates, job postings, and offer considerations
- Learn and utilize Bunzl’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Support additional recruiting and HR-related projects as needed
This role is intentionally designed to provide real responsibility, not just observation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site in our St. Louis (Creve Coeur) office during Summer 2026
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
- Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Interest in recruiting, HR, or talent development as a career
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior internship, campus leadership, or customer-facing experience
- Familiarity with LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this position is $18/hour.
WHY BUNZL?
At Bunzl, we believe internships should be meaningful, educational, and career-building. As a Recruiting Intern, you’ll
- Work directly with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals
- Gain exposure to corporate recruiting best practices
- Build professional skills that translate to future HR and recruiting roles
- Develop your professional network within a global organization that is a leader in its industry
- Be considered for continued part-time employment during the school year based on performance and business needs
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Bunzl is seeking a Recruiting Intern to join our Talent Acquisition & Development team for Summer 2026. This internship offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting in a corporate environment and is designed for students interested in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
As a Recruiting Intern, you will partner closely with an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition professional to support hiring efforts across the organization. You’ll gain practical experience in candidate screening, interview coordination, employer branding, and recruiting operations—while developing skills that translate directly into a future HR or recruiting career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review incoming applications and evaluate candidate qualifications against job requirements
- Assist with creating and posting job descriptions across multiple platforms
- Coordinate and schedule recruiter and hiring manager interviews using Microsoft Teams
- Observe Talent Acquisition team meetings and hiring manager updates to understand candidate flow and decision-making
- Observe and participate in candidate interviews, gaining exposure to interview structure, behavioral questioning, and evaluation techniques
- Support candidate experience by sending timely status updates and communications
- Learn how to build and manage a LinkedIn candidate pipeline, including effective outreach messaging
- Gain exposure to compensation discussions, including market rates, job postings, and offer considerations
- Learn and utilize Bunzl’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Support additional recruiting and HR-related projects as needed
This role is intentionally designed to provide real responsibility, not just observation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Ability to work 40 hours per week on-site in our St. Louis (Creve Coeur) office during Summer 2026
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
- Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Interest in recruiting, HR, or talent development as a career
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior internship, campus leadership, or customer-facing experience
- Familiarity with LinkedIn or other professional networking platforms
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
COMPENSATION
- Compensation for this position is $18/hour.
WHY BUNZL?
At Bunzl, we believe internships should be meaningful, educational, and career-building. As a Recruiting Intern, you’ll
- Work directly with experienced Talent Acquisition professionals
- Gain exposure to corporate recruiting best practices
- Build professional skills that translate to future HR and recruiting roles
- Develop your professional network within a global organization that is a leader in its industry
- Be considered for continued part-time employment during the school year based on performance and business needs
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- TikTok20
- Amazon9
- McDonald's7
- ByteDance6
- Take-Two Interactive4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software38
- Education21
- Manufacturing17
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Food & Beverage9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition intern jobs.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in human resources, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems or HRIS platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for candidate outreach and coordination
- Experience with professional networking sites or online sourcing tools
- Ability to manage scheduling, data entry, and administrative tasks with attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes or HR fundamentals
Tips for Your Talent Acquisition Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to recruiting metrics
Highlight any experience where you tracked outcomes, such as candidates screened, outreach response rates, or events coordinated. Talent acquisition teams want to see you already think in terms of pipeline and volume, not just tasks completed.
Show familiarity with applicant tracking systems
Many postings screen for ATS exposure before the interview stage. If you've used any ATS in a class project, club role, or part-time job, name it explicitly in your resume skills section rather than burying it in a job description.
Target postings that name your preferred function
Talent acquisition intern roles split sharply between sourcing-heavy work, coordinator support, and employer branding projects. Filter for postings that match your actual interest so your cover letter can speak directly to what the team is building.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists talent acquisition intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare examples from non-traditional recruiting experience
Coordinating club events, scheduling campus panels, or onboarding volunteers all map directly to talent acquisition workflows. Frame these experiences using recruiting language like candidate experience, scheduling logistics, and stakeholder coordination during your interviews.
Follow up within five business days of your interview
Recruiters evaluate interns on responsiveness because it mirrors the candidate communication they'll handle on the job. A specific, brief thank-you email that references one detail from your conversation signals professional awareness, not just courtesy.
Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most talent acquisition interns?
The companies hiring the most talent acquisition interns right now include TikTok, Amazon, and McDonald's, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are concentrated at large employers with structured internship programs and active campus recruiting pipelines.
How many talent acquisition intern jobs are remote?
About 12% of talent acquisition intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the coordination-heavy and screen-based nature of much recruiting work. Sourcing and employer branding roles tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-areas, while coordinator and interview-scheduling roles more often require in-office presence at least part of the week.
How do you become a talent acquisition intern?
Start by building foundational exposure to HR or recruiting through coursework, student org leadership, or volunteer coordination roles. Develop familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools through free trials or class projects. Then apply to postings at companies with structured internship programs, tailoring your resume to highlight scheduling, communication, and any pipeline or outreach experience you already have.
Can you get a talent acquisition intern role with little or no experience?
Yes, many talent acquisition intern postings are explicitly designed for candidates with no formal recruiting background. Employers in this space value transferable skills like event coordination, administrative support, data entry, and professional communication. Framing club or campus involvement in recruiting-adjacent language, and demonstrating genuine curiosity about candidate experience, can offset a thin formal resume.
What does the talent acquisition intern interview process look like?
Most talent acquisition intern interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your interest in HR and your availability. A second round typically involves a hiring manager conversation or a short take-home exercise, such as drafting a job posting or outlining a sourcing strategy. Some employers add a behavioral round covering communication style, organization, and how you handle competing priorities.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition intern jobs?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and target function, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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