Recruiting Intern

Recruiting Intern
W Talent Solutions - Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-time, Hourly
Reports to: Leadership Team
Compensation Package: Hourly wage
What we offer: Tight-knit team, certified woman-owned business, mission driven organization making a community impact, team gatherings, beautiful downtown office, rooftop deck, ability to make a difference through the work you do.

WHO WE ARE
W Talent Solutions is a recruiting and talent optimization agency transforming the way companies identify and optimize their employees. We are talent change agents helping companies develop a people strategy that aligns with their business strategy, and intentionally designing winning teams to take them to the next level.

W Talent Solutions was founded in February 2017 and proud to have since been featured in many publications and the recipient of several awards, including:

2018 | Good for Grand Rapids Award | Local First
2018 | 2019 | Startup of the Year | American Business Awards
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Grand Rapids Face of Talent | Grand Rapids Magazine

WHO YOU ARE
Are you a self-starter who takes action without question?
Are you a driven young professional with an intrinsic motivation to be successful?
Do you learn quickly and have a passion for self-growth?
Are you able to multitask in a demanding environment?
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? 
Are you flexible, adaptable, and able to add to a winning team culture?
Then this could be a great partnership!

RESPONSIBILITIES 
Our Recruiting Internship offers a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn the ins and outs of the recruiting world. As a Recruiting Intern with us, you'll gain hands-on experience in sourcing and screening candidates, conducting thorough reference checks, and mastering the use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Objectives include:

Candidate Sourcing and Screening
• Talent Sourcing:
o Identify potential candidates through various sourcing channels.
• Initial Screening:
o Conduct initial screening of candidates to assess their qualifications and fit.
• Interview Coordination:
o Assist in scheduling and organizing interviews with potential candidates.
• Reference Verification:
o Contact and verify references provided by candidates.
• Project Participation:
o Engage in recruitment-related projects, contributing to process improvements and strategic initiatives.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management
• Data Entry and Maintenance:
o Input candidate information and update statuses in the ATS.
• Reporting and Analysis:
o Generate reports from the ATS to track recruiting metrics.
• ATS Optimization:
o Contribute to the improvement and optimization of ATS functionalities and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or similar business function in your junior or senior year.
• Personal accountability, strong work ethic, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm to grow a startup organization from the ground up and eagerness to wear many hats while anticipating future needs to help the company thrive.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite, including Office Outlook and Microsoft Teams preferred.
• Experience using LinkedIn.
• Ability to travel throughout the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Hybrid work environment, moderate noise level for an office environment
• Ability to interact face-to-face and over the phone.
• W Talent Solutions is an inclusive employer and reasonable accommodations may be made for candidates and employees with disabilities.

W Talent Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All candidates will be asked to complete the Predictive Index behavioral and cognitive assessment during the pre-hire process.