Talent Acquisition Intern, paid

About the Role

American Plastics is a rapidly growing plastic injection molding company seeking a motivated and organized Talent Acquisition Intern to support recruiting and onboarding activities. This is a remote opportunity providing hands-on experience across the talent acquisition process, from sourcing and candidate communication through onboarding and employment documentation. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, comfortable working independently, and interested in building a career in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Talent Acquisition. This position will report to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Hours: Flexible schedule around school hours, with an expected commitment of approximately 2–4 hours per day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing qualified candidates for manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, operations, and administrative positions.
• Search job boards, professional networks, social media, and other talent sources to identify potential candidates.
• Attend career/job fairs as needed.
• Review resumes and applications against position requirements.
• Help maintain and update candidate pipelines and applicant tracking systems.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach by email, phone, or other approved communication channels.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.
• Help prepare job postings and update existing postings as needed.
• Research creative and effective ways to attract candidates for manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
• Assist launching new-hire onboarding.
• Help coordinate pre-employment requirements and ensure required documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized electronic employee and candidate records in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with new-hire communications and onboarding schedules.
• Support HR with data entry, reporting, document preparation, and other administrative tasks.
• Support recruiting projects and employer-branding initiatives.
• Perform other HR and Talent Acquisition duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Comfortable learning applicant tracking systems, HR software, and other online recruiting tools.
• Professional, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
• Reliable internet access and a professional workspace.
• Some travel to various sites required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruiting, customer service, administration, or an HR-related role.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, or other recruiting platforms.
• Interest in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or the plastics industry.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or applicant tracking systems.

This Internship Provides An Opportunity To Gain Practical Experience In Full-cycle Recruiting And Human Resources While Working With a Manufacturing Organization. The Intern Will Gain Exposure To

• Candidate sourcing and recruiting strategy
• Applicant screening and interview coordination
• Manufacturing and skilled-trade recruiting
• Employee onboarding
• HR documentation and recordkeeping
• Applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology
• Professional communication and candidate experience