Talent Acquisition Summer Intern

Overview:

Under close supervision, assists in the execution of recruiting strategies, talent attraction, and employment branding techniques to bring awareness to the company’s unique, inspiring, and innovative culture. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and talent acquisition solutions.

Responsibilities:

Project

• Assists in recruiting efforts for assigned sector and/or region alongside managing Talent team member
• Coordinates and schedules entry-level candidate phone screens and interviews, and compiles feedback for managing Talent team member
• Attends and documents meetings with sector and practice leaders and hiring managers to discuss current and future needs and search progress
• Works alongside managing Talent team member to recruit a variety of entry-level professionals utilizing the existing CRM software, Applicant Tracking System (ATS), social media, cold calling, search techniques, professional networking, and relationship-building
• Works alongside managing Talent team member to source passive candidates for pipeline building in collaboration with hiring team
• Promotes and communicates employment branding initiatives internally
• Collaborates with Talent team in maintaining ATS, reviewing resumes, and properly dispositioning candidates
• Participates in various strategic initiatives and projects, as needed
• Attends Quarterly Hiring Summit(s) and participates in weekly team meetings

Talent Acquisition Team Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition team to build relationships with managers and leaders throughout the firm to partner and develop trusting relationships
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition team to search for, evaluate and identify best in class talent
• Collaborates on J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) goals and objectives to encourage diverse thinking and diverse candidates
• Proactively creates a positive and informed candidate experience
• Contributes to planning and execution of employment branding initiatives relative to social media presence, campaigns, advertisements, and job boards
• Collaborates in implementing talent acquisition projects and programs
• Stays current with overall TA trends and best practices
• Collaborates on team meetings and shares information

Cultural

• Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an appreciation for the firm’s cultural norms, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
• Becomes skilled in fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with the Talent Acquisition team
• Collaborates to support the firm’s commitment to J.E.D.I. (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
• Fosters awareness of promoting a green workplace through sustainable work practices

Financial

• Develops understanding of the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time

Revenue or Opportunity Generation

• Fosters awareness of the importance of identifying, maintaining and cultivating essential relationships

Qualifications:

• Currently earning a professional degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or relevant degree at an accredited school
• Typically 0-2 years of experience
• Available to be in the Dallas office at least 3 days a week
• Knowledge of recruiting software such as Workday, Gem, and/or LinkedIn Recruiter preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Basic knowledge of hiring best practices, policies, procedures and employment law preferred
• Experience in executive search firm, in-house recruiting, and Human Resources preferred
• Experience in or knowledge of the use of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS systems preferred
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran