Talent Acquisition Intern

Who we are

Since 1930, the agency has supplied office and administrative temps to businesses in Texas. Our IT staffing division fills contract and full-time roles in development, infrastructure and help desk. Bullpen seating, plenty of noise, and a whiteboard of open orders.

The internship

Saddlekeep Talent is hiring a talent acquisition intern to source candidates, screen resumes and schedule interviews. You will work with the Talent Acquisition Team on open roles across tech and business. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the US. You can set your own hours around a daily morning check-in.

What you'll do

• Conduct 10 to 15 minute phone screens to check notice period, salary expectations and basic fit
• Schedule interviews across time zones in Google Calendar and keep candidates informed
• Track the hiring funnel in a weekly report: applied, screened, interviewed, offered
• Source candidates on LinkedIn, Indeed and local job portals for open roles
• Help plan virtual campus hiring drives with college placement cells
• Coordinate online assessments through HackerRank or similar platforms

Who can apply

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Laptop, headset and a quiet space for calls
• Pursuing an MBA or PGDM in HR, or any bachelor's degree, graduating in 2027 or 2028
• Basic understanding of job roles in tech, sales and operations, or willingness to learn quickly
• Discreet with candidate data and salary information
• Must respond to candidates within one working day

Nice to have

• LinkedIn Recruiter or Sales Navigator exposure
• Some knowledge of tech roles and stacks for IT recruitment
• Familiarity with Boolean search

What you'll learn

• Certificate, LinkedIn recommendation and a pre-placement interview for top performers
• Sourcing techniques including Boolean search and passive candidate outreach
• You will close a few hires from first contact to offer, with the recruiter's support

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: June 2027

Stipend: $18.00 - $22.00 an hour

Perks

• Flexible hours
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Return offer opportunities
• Home office setup stipend

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: June 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Saddlekeep Talent.