Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs in Chicago, IL
Talent Acquisition Intern jobs in Chicago are in steady demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market District across financial services, healthcare, technology, and professional services firms. Employers hiring right now include McDermott Will & Schulte, SES, and NOCD. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What you’ll do
- Lead and inspire a team of TA professionals, building capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
- Translate Services growth plans into proactive, scalable talent strategies.
- Partner with senior business and HR leaders to anticipate workforce needs, solve talent challenges, and influence hiring decisions.
- Lead through growth and change, creating clarity and stability as priorities and business needs evolve.
- Use data, talent market insights, technology, and AI to improve recruiting outcomes and how we work.
- Challenge the status quo and continuously improve the candidate, hiring manager, and recruiter experience.
- Build strong relationships across the business and position Talent Attraction as a trusted strategic partner.
- A strong people leader with a track record of developing and empowering high-performing teams.
- Experience successfully leading through growth, transformation, and ambiguity.
- Deep expertise in either Talent Acquisition, HR or business/operational leadership, with the curiosity and learning agility to quickly build expertise in the other.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent strategies to business priorities.
- Confidence and credibility partnering with and influencing senior leaders.
- A strategic mindset combined with a bias for action and strong sense of urgency.
- Someone who is comfortable challenging existing thinking, driving change, and bringing others along on the journey.
Why this role?
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
What you’ll do
- Lead and inspire a team of TA professionals, building capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
- Translate Services growth plans into proactive, scalable talent strategies.
- Partner with senior business and HR leaders to anticipate workforce needs, solve talent challenges, and influence hiring decisions.
- Lead through growth and change, creating clarity and stability as priorities and business needs evolve.
- Use data, talent market insights, technology, and AI to improve recruiting outcomes and how we work.
- Challenge the status quo and continuously improve the candidate, hiring manager, and recruiter experience.
- Build strong relationships across the business and position Talent Attraction as a trusted strategic partner.
- A strong people leader with a track record of developing and empowering high-performing teams.
- Experience successfully leading through growth, transformation, and ambiguity.
- Deep expertise in either Talent Acquisition, HR or business/operational leadership, with the curiosity and learning agility to quickly build expertise in the other.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to connect talent strategies to business priorities.
- Confidence and credibility partnering with and influencing senior leaders.
- A strategic mindset combined with a bias for action and strong sense of urgency.
- Someone who is comfortable challenging existing thinking, driving change, and bringing others along on the journey.
Why this role?
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a talent acquisition intern job in Chicago?
Chicago's strongest hiring for talent acquisition interns is in the Loop's financial and professional services firms, Fulton Market's technology companies, and the major healthcare and hospital systems anchored in Streeterville and the Medical District. Candidates who stand out combine hands-on sourcing experience, familiarity with applicant tracking systems, and coursework in HR or organizational psychology. Attending Chicago SHRM events and connecting with local recruiting communities adds a meaningful edge in this market.
Which companies hire talent acquisition interns in Chicago?
Chicago talent acquisition intern roles are posted by McDermott Will & Schulte, SES, and NOCD and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's employer mix is broad, ranging from global financial institutions and Fortune 500 headquarters in the Loop to high-growth technology and healthcare companies concentrated on the North Side and in the suburbs.
Are there remote talent acquisition intern jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: sourcing, scheduling coordination, and data reporting tasks lend themselves to remote work, while on-site interview support and campus recruiting are typically in person. About 82% of talent acquisition intern openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many Loop and Near North Side employers have adopted flexible arrangements for recruiting support roles.
How can I get a talent acquisition intern job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through HR coordinator or recruiting assistant roles at mid-size professional services firms, staffing agencies along the Magnificent Mile, or large healthcare systems like Northwestern Medicine and Rush, which regularly bring on entry-level recruiting support. Building a record of sourcing projects through campus HR clubs, completing an ATS certification, and connecting with Chicago-area staffing firms for contract work all open doors before a formal internship is available.
Which industries hire the most talent acquisition interns in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most talent acquisition interns in Chicago are Food & Beverage and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's position as a headquarters city for finance, insurance, and professional services, combined with its growing technology and healthcare presence, drives consistent demand for recruiting support talent across these industries.
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