Recruiting Intern at Blitt and Gaines, P.C. – Naperville, Illinois

Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Talent Acquisition Partner

Job Summary: The Recruiting Intern supports the Talent Acquisition function by assisting with candidate sourcing, screening, and pipeline coordination. This role plays a key part in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and high-quality recruiting process across the firm. The intern will gain hands-on experience in full-cycle recruiting while contributing to critical hiring initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support sourcing efforts across platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases)
• Review resumes and conduct initial candidate screenings based on role requirements
• Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars between candidates and hiring teams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS (Paylocity)
• Assist in managing candidate pipelines and tracking progress across open roles
• Draft and send candidate communications (outreach, confirmations, follow-ups)
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Partner to prioritize roles and adjust sourcing strategies
• Support recruiting for high-volume and priority roles (e.g., collectors, legal assistants, contact center roles)
• Assist with employer branding efforts, including job postings and LinkedIn updates
• Provide administrative support for recruiting projects and initiatives

Success Metrics

• Timely scheduling of interviews with minimal errors or delays
• Consistent pipeline activity across assigned roles
• Quality and Quantity of candidate screenings (alignment with role requirements)
• Accuracy and completeness of ATS documentation
• Responsiveness to candidates and internal stakeholders
• Contribution to reducing time-to-fill for priority roles

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ATS systems is a plus