Talent Acquisition Co-Op

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Co-Op will support the Talent Acquisition team in attracting, identifying, and hiring top talent across the organization. This role offers hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting, candidate sourcing, employer branding, and talent pipeline development. The co-op will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to help deliver an exceptional candidate experience while learning best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist recruiters with full-cycle recruitment activities for hourly, salaried, internship, and professional positions.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, university partnerships, employee referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and maintain communication throughout the hiring process.
• Support candidate tracking and reporting within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Participate in candidate phone screens and preliminary assessments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Help prepare and post job advertisements on internal and external platforms.
• Support campus recruiting initiatives, career fairs, and university relations activities.
• Assist recruiters with candidate scheduling, offer preparation, and pre-employment activities.
• Create recruiting metrics reports and analyze talent acquisition data.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information and recruiting records.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Previous internship, co-op, leadership, campus organization, or customer service experience.
• Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.
• Experience using LinkedIn, recruiting platforms, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• We value professionals who embrace innovation and continuous learning. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, along with a willingness to adopt new tools and capabilities that enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the talent acquisition function.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Customer-service orientation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Learning Opportunities

Through this co-op experience, students will gain exposure to:

• Full-cycle recruitment processes
• Talent sourcing and candidate engagement strategies
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Campus and early-career recruiting
• Employer branding and recruitment marketing
• Recruiting analytics and workforce planning
• Collaboration with business leaders and hiring managers

What You'll Gain

• Real-world Talent Acquisition experience in a professional environment
• Direct mentorship from Talent Acquisition professionals and business leaders
• Exposure to strategic workforce planning and recruiting practices
• Opportunities to develop sourcing, interviewing, and networking skills
• Meaningful projects that contribute directly to organizational growth and hiring success