HR Intern

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic HR Intern to support our recruitment efforts and gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition. In this role, you will assist with screening resumes, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communication, and maintaining accurate records in our applicant tracking system (ATS). You will also contribute to employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, and process improvements to enhance the overall hiring experience.

Beyond recruitment, this internship offers exposure to various HR functions, allowing you to develop a strong foundation in human resources. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking to kickstart your HR career in a dynamic environment, we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Assist in posting job openings across internal and external job boards, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Screen resumes and assist in identifying potential candidates based on hiring needs.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with candidates regarding their application status, interview details, and next steps.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing support throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain and update candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate data tracking.
• Compile and update tracking recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate engagement, and sourcing effectiveness.
• Update our internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms
• Support background check and reference check processes as needed.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Help streamline recruitment workflows and identify areas for process improvement.
• Assist in organizing career fairs, networking events, and university recruiting initiatives to attract talent.
• Support employer branding efforts by helping create social media content and job marketing materials.
• Engage with prospective candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, and email campaigns to build awareness of AET career opportunities.
• Provide administrative assistance for talent acquisition projects, reports, and hiring initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR team members to support additional HR functions as needed.
• Perform other HR related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Current enrollment in a related Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, and social media recruiting is a plus.
• Experience with HR database and HRIS systems a plus.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or HRIS software is a plus.
  
  

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be $20 per hour. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Work Environment

This role primarily operates in a professional office environment, with occasional participation in recruitment events or career fairs. Standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers, will be routinely used.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of AET to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: AET does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by AET’s Chief People Officer (CPO), AET reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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