Intern Talent Recruitment

About the Role

The Talent Recruitment Intern supports recruitment and hiring activities across The Henry Ford, gaining practical experience in talent acquisition and human resources. This role provides administrative, candidate, data, and recruitment process support throughout the hiring lifecycle, including application review, candidate communication, interview coordination, pipeline management, recruitment reporting, and requisition closeout. The intern will work closely with the Talent Recruitment team to maintain organized and accurate recruitment processes and support a responsive and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day recruitment activities for part-time, full-time, seasonal, and other employment opportunities.
• Assists with reviewing applications and identifying candidates who meet established position requirements.
• Coordinates candidate interviews and supports timely communication with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• Tracks and flags internal applicants and employee referrals.
• Maintains confidential and accurate candidate records within Dayforce Recruiting, including candidate statuses, pipeline review, dispositioning, and requisition closure.
• Maintains and organizes candidate talent pools and assists with identifying potential candidates for recurring and high-volume hiring needs.
• Organizes historical recruitment data and maintains recruitment tracking to help establish benchmarks, identify trends, and monitor key recruitment measures.
• Supports recruitment data cleanup, job postings, recruitment materials, and other activities to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of recruitment processes.
• Partners with the Talent and Culture team on recruitment initiatives, process improvements, candidate experience, and hiring and onboarding handoffs.
• Supports additional recruitment projects and Talent and Culture initiatives as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Experience working with spreadsheets, data entry, recordkeeping, or other administrative systems.
• Ability to learn and navigate applicant tracking systems and other HR technology.
• Dayforce Recruiting (for recordkeeping)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working with spreadsheets, data entry, recordkeeping, or other administrative systems.
• Ability to learn and navigate applicant tracking systems and other HR technology.
• Experience coordinating schedules, events, projects, or detailed administrative processes.
• Experience working with data, spreadsheets, reports, or tracking tools.
• Interest in developing a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service and guest-focused mindset, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and care.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling candidate and employee information.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while completing assigned work independently.
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for The Henry Ford’s mission, vision, values and service standards.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, HR systems, or recruiting platforms a plus.

Internship Program Details

• Program Duration: 15-week Winter 2027 internship (January 25–May 7, 2027).
• Orientation: Mandatory attendance on January 25.
• Workshops: Bi-weekly professional development workshops hosted on the Dearborn campus, typically on Wednesdays. Mandatory attendance required.
• Survey: Participation in an end-of-cohort survey.
• Availability: Wednesdays must be available due to programmatic requirements.
• Compensation:
• First year intern in school (undergraduate or trade): $17.00/hour
• First year intern with completed degree (undergraduate or trade): $18.00/hour
• Graduate school and postgraduates: $20.00/hour
• Application Deadline: Applications accepted through November 20, 2026.