Talent Acquisition Intern - paid

American Plastics is a rapidly growing plastic injection molding company and are seeking a motivated and organized Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruiting and onboarding activities for a growing plastics injection molding organization. This is a remote opportunity that provides 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: The internship offers a flexible schedule around school hours, with an expected commitment of approximately 2–4 hours per day.

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:

· 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.

Preferred 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

This is a remote position, but the intern should be available during agreed-upon business hours and have reliable internet access and a professional workspace. Some travel to various sites required.

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including medical/dental, 401k and paid vacation.