Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs in Ohio
Talent Acquisition Intern jobs in Ohio are concentrated in corporate HR departments, staffing agencies, and university recruitment offices, with the strongest activity in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati where large employers maintain dedicated people operations teams. Companies such as Nationwide, Progressive, and Procter and Gamble have sustained intern pipelines in recruiting and talent functions across Ohio. The most in-demand specializations include campus recruiting coordination, applicant tracking system administration, and employer branding support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Corp.
The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what is posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate’s skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.
The position reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and will be located on-site at the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH, Reading, PA, or Holmdel, NJ.
Qualifications for a Talent Acquisition Representative II:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience is required.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing or Human Resources.
- Full-cycle recruiting experience for exempt, professional-level positions preferred.
- Demonstrated capabilities for successfully sourcing diverse slates of candidates is preferred.
- Experience using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining.
- Strong organizational and follow up skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills.
- Sound interviewing, organizational, public relations, negotiation and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience with the SuccessFactors and/or Oracle ATS preferred.
- Excellent presentation skills to highlight FirstEnergy values, mission, strengths, and opportunities.
- Broad knowledge of Employment Laws and HR Policies.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
- Possess strong team building skills and be a positive contributor in a team environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and internet research. Knowledge of SAP highly preferred.
- Able to work independently with a high level of professionalism and motivation.
- Able to maintain composure in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a broad range of individuals at various levels of the organization.
- Available to work before and after standard office hours as work requires.
- Able to travel to attend career events and conferences when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Holding strategic consultation meetings with hiring managers and developing job postings based on the responsibilities and qualification requirements of open positions.
- Partnering and strategically guiding/advising hiring managers through the recruiting process from posting through candidate acceptance.
- Ensuring diversity is appropriately represented at all stages of the hiring process in compliance with the guidelines outlined in FirstEnergy's hiring process policy (HR Letter 202).
- Posting positions on FirstEnergy's internal and external career websites, as well as on relevant third-party job boards.
- Creating and executing candidate sourcing strategies, including sourcing passive candidates and leveraging skills for sourcing diverse candidates
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to safety
- Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to improve recruiting work processes
- Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand recruiting procedures
- Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing objectives by studying organization plans and position requirements
- Developing sourcing strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting sources and tools
- Partnering with various niche and community groups to increase the diversity of candidate slates provided to hiring managers
- Determining candidate qualifications by developing knowledge, skill, and screening questions for each position to ensure placement of top talent
- Conducting phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews
- Referring qualified candidates to hiring managers, while ensuring diversity is appropriately represented in accordance with HR Policy Letter 202 and in support of D&I KPIs
- Developing salary recommendations by analyzing internal equity in relation to the candidate’s skills and experience
- Presenting employment offers while selling organization values, strengths, and opportunities
- Negotiating all final salary and benefit terms with candidates
- Maintaining thorough documentation of requisition status, candidates considered and selection decisions
- Providing guidance to hiring managers to ensure compliance with Federal and State employment laws
- Maintaining relationships with business networks and professional organizations to gain knowledge and obtain referrals
- Attending college career fairs and other recruitment events
- Researching current recruiting best practices, methods and processes to proactively recommend process changes Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality on projects and employee-related information
Qualifications at the HR Representative III level include all the above plus:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline and a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience is required.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing or Human Resources.
- Strong working knowledge of/experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); experience with Empower ATS
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong sales skills to match candidates with Company's needs
- Strong passive sourcing skills
- A combination of high energy and creativity, backed with strong analytical skills
- Sound interviewing, organizational, public relations, negotiation and communication skills
- Experience with behavioral based interview techniques and ability to coach management appropriately in its usage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability in modelling FE’s Values and Behaviors
- Attention to detail and strong customer service focus
- Strong planning and prioritizing skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with a broad range of individuals at different levels
- Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to travel periodically with overnight stays in and outside of FirstEnergy territory
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to safety
- Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to improve recruiting work processes
- Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand recruiting procedures
- Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing objectives by studying organization plans and position requirements
- Developing sourcing strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting sources and tools
- Partnering with various niche and community groups to increase the diversity of candidate slates provided to hiring managers
- Determining candidate qualifications by developing knowledge, skill, and screening questions for each position to ensure placement of top talent
- Conducting phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews
- Referring qualified candidates to hiring managers, while ensuring diversity is appropriately represented in accordance with HR Policy Letter 202 and in support of D&I KPIs
- Developing salary recommendations by analyzing internal equity in relation to the candidate’s skills and experience
- Presenting employment offers while selling organization values, strengths, and opportunities
- Negotiating all final salary and benefit terms with candidates
- Maintaining thorough documentation of requisition status, candidates considered and selection decisions
- Providing guidance to hiring managers to ensure compliance with Federal and State employment laws
- Maintaining relationships with business networks and professional organizations to gain knowledge and obtain referrals
- Attending college career fairs and other recruitment events
- Researching current recruiting best practices, methods and processes to proactively recommend process changes Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality on projects and employee-related information
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Corp.
The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what is posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate’s skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.
The position reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition and will be located on-site at the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH, Reading, PA, or Holmdel, NJ.
Qualifications for a Talent Acquisition Representative II:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience is required.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing or Human Resources.
- Full-cycle recruiting experience for exempt, professional-level positions preferred.
- Demonstrated capabilities for successfully sourcing diverse slates of candidates is preferred.
- Experience using creative sourcing strategies and resume mining.
- Strong organizational and follow up skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Outstanding negotiation and influencing skills.
- Sound interviewing, organizational, public relations, negotiation and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems. Experience with the SuccessFactors and/or Oracle ATS preferred.
- Excellent presentation skills to highlight FirstEnergy values, mission, strengths, and opportunities.
- Broad knowledge of Employment Laws and HR Policies.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
- Possess strong team building skills and be a positive contributor in a team environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and internet research. Knowledge of SAP highly preferred.
- Able to work independently with a high level of professionalism and motivation.
- Able to maintain composure in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships with a broad range of individuals at various levels of the organization.
- Available to work before and after standard office hours as work requires.
- Able to travel to attend career events and conferences when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Holding strategic consultation meetings with hiring managers and developing job postings based on the responsibilities and qualification requirements of open positions.
- Partnering and strategically guiding/advising hiring managers through the recruiting process from posting through candidate acceptance.
- Ensuring diversity is appropriately represented at all stages of the hiring process in compliance with the guidelines outlined in FirstEnergy's hiring process policy (HR Letter 202).
- Posting positions on FirstEnergy's internal and external career websites, as well as on relevant third-party job boards.
- Creating and executing candidate sourcing strategies, including sourcing passive candidates and leveraging skills for sourcing diverse candidates
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to safety
- Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to improve recruiting work processes
- Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand recruiting procedures
- Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing objectives by studying organization plans and position requirements
- Developing sourcing strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting sources and tools
- Partnering with various niche and community groups to increase the diversity of candidate slates provided to hiring managers
- Determining candidate qualifications by developing knowledge, skill, and screening questions for each position to ensure placement of top talent
- Conducting phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews
- Referring qualified candidates to hiring managers, while ensuring diversity is appropriately represented in accordance with HR Policy Letter 202 and in support of D&I KPIs
- Developing salary recommendations by analyzing internal equity in relation to the candidate’s skills and experience
- Presenting employment offers while selling organization values, strengths, and opportunities
- Negotiating all final salary and benefit terms with candidates
- Maintaining thorough documentation of requisition status, candidates considered and selection decisions
- Providing guidance to hiring managers to ensure compliance with Federal and State employment laws
- Maintaining relationships with business networks and professional organizations to gain knowledge and obtain referrals
- Attending college career fairs and other recruitment events
- Researching current recruiting best practices, methods and processes to proactively recommend process changes Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality on projects and employee-related information
Qualifications at the HR Representative III level include all the above plus:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline and a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience is required.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes experience in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing or Human Resources.
- Strong working knowledge of/experience with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS); experience with Empower ATS
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong sales skills to match candidates with Company's needs
- Strong passive sourcing skills
- A combination of high energy and creativity, backed with strong analytical skills
- Sound interviewing, organizational, public relations, negotiation and communication skills
- Experience with behavioral based interview techniques and ability to coach management appropriately in its usage
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability in modelling FE’s Values and Behaviors
- Attention to detail and strong customer service focus
- Strong planning and prioritizing skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with a broad range of individuals at different levels
- Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- Ability to travel periodically with overnight stays in and outside of FirstEnergy territory
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrating a solid commitment to safety
- Exercising sound decision making by developing alternatives and recommendations to improve recruiting work processes
- Actively seeking formal and informal learning opportunities to better understand recruiting procedures
- Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing objectives by studying organization plans and position requirements
- Developing sourcing strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting sources and tools
- Partnering with various niche and community groups to increase the diversity of candidate slates provided to hiring managers
- Determining candidate qualifications by developing knowledge, skill, and screening questions for each position to ensure placement of top talent
- Conducting phone screens, interviews, and employee benefit overviews
- Referring qualified candidates to hiring managers, while ensuring diversity is appropriately represented in accordance with HR Policy Letter 202 and in support of D&I KPIs
- Developing salary recommendations by analyzing internal equity in relation to the candidate’s skills and experience
- Presenting employment offers while selling organization values, strengths, and opportunities
- Negotiating all final salary and benefit terms with candidates
- Maintaining thorough documentation of requisition status, candidates considered and selection decisions
- Providing guidance to hiring managers to ensure compliance with Federal and State employment laws
- Maintaining relationships with business networks and professional organizations to gain knowledge and obtain referrals
- Attending college career fairs and other recruitment events
- Researching current recruiting best practices, methods and processes to proactively recommend process changes Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality on projects and employee-related information
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
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Talent Acquisition Intern Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in talent acquisition intern jobs across Ohio.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in human resources, business, or psychology
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, or iCIMS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for candidate outreach and coordination
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate and employee data
- Experience or coursework in interviewing techniques, sourcing strategies, or workforce planning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel for tracking and reporting recruiting metrics
Talent Acquisition Intern Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a talent acquisition intern in Ohio?
Most talent acquisition intern roles in Ohio require active enrollment in a bachelor's or associate degree program in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for recruiting or HR intern work. Candidates strengthen their applications by completing SHRM student membership, coursework in organizational behavior or labor relations, and hands-on experience through Ohio university career centers or HR student associations before applying.
Which companies hire talent acquisition interns in Ohio?
Companies currently hiring talent acquisition interns in Ohio include OhioHealth, FirstEnergy, and Northwest Bank, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance carriers, financial services firms, and consumer goods headquarters in Columbus and Cincinnati sustains steady intern demand across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most talent acquisition intern jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati have the most talent acquisition intern openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is home to a dense cluster of Fortune 500 and regional corporate headquarters, while Cleveland's healthcare systems and manufacturing firms and Cincinnati's consumer goods and financial services companies generate consistent recruiting intern demand beyond the capital.
Are there remote talent acquisition intern jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many fields, since talent acquisition work is largely desk-based and conducted through digital tools. About 59% of talent acquisition intern openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed teams. Sourcing, scheduling, and employer branding tasks are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a talent acquisition intern in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to structured intern programs at large Ohio employers such as Nationwide, Cardinal Health, or KeyBank, which recruit HR interns through Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve, and University of Cincinnati career fairs. Volunteering with campus career offices or student SHRM chapters builds a concrete recruiting portfolio. Lateral moves from administrative assistant or customer service roles also translate well, and completing SHRM's student certification gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to talent acquisition intern jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to talent acquisition intern jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and availability, and apply directly through the listings on this page.
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