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Benesch · 2 weeks ago

Talent Acquisition Intern (Summer 2026)

Chicago, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern for Summer 2026 to gain firsthand experience in the full-cycle recruitment process, contributing to projects that support recruitment initiatives while developing foundational skills for a career in HR or Talent Acquisition.

Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support candidate sourcing efforts, including exposure to corporate sourcing strategies

Participate in job shadowing to gain a realistic, firsthand view of roles and responsibilities

Support CRM data management

Assist with reference check coordination and documentation

Support administrative recruiting responsibilities, including requisition updates and system maintenance

Support the Taleo Import Project, including adding LinkedIn project folders

Assist with GHR audits, with exposure to pay transparency requirements

Create and refine Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) to ensure recruitment processes are streamlined and effective

Utilize and refine Excel skills to track recruitment metrics and build insightful reports

Qualification

RecruitingSourcingData ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProactive MindsetOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

Interest in recruiting, sourcing, and HR operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and take initiative

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Short term, and long-term disability plans

401K plan

Profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan

Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses

Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions

Personalized training and career development plans with your manager

Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications

Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge

Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)

Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career

Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events

Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement