Talent Acquistion Intern

Talent Acquisition InternTORQ Coatings | Chicago, ILFull-Time InternshipPay: $17-$20 Per HourCareer Path: Talent Acquisition → HR Generalist → HR Manager → Director of People OperationsLooking to Build a Career in Human Resources?TORQ Coatings is looking for an ambitious Talent Acquisition Intern who wants real-world experience recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and helping build a high-growth organization.This is an opportunity to work directly with leadership, learn how successful companies attract and retain top talent, and gain hands-on experience in recruiting, human resources, employee onboarding, and people operations.For the right individual, this internship can lead to a full-time opportunity within Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or People Operations as TORQ continues to grow throughout the Midwest.⸻What You’ll Be DoingRecruiting & Talent Acquisition* Post and manage job openings across recruiting platforms* Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and social media* Review resumes and identify qualified candidates* Conduct initial phone screenings* Coordinate interviews with hiring managers* Maintain recruiting pipelines and candidate tracking systems* Learn how to recruit top performers across sales, operations, marketing, and leadership positionsHuman Resources* Assist with employee onboarding and orientation* Help prepare and organize employee documentation* Support new hire training and onboarding processes* Assist with employee engagement and culture initiatives* Learn HR compliance and best practicesPeople Operations* Track recruiting and hiring metrics* Help build recruiting scorecards and dashboards* Assist with process improvement projects* Support leadership with organizational growth initiatives* Learn how a rapidly growing company scales its people and culture⸻Who We’re Looking ForYou may be a great fit if you:* Are pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field* Want to build a long-term career in HR or Talent Acquisition* Enjoy meeting and connecting with people* Are highly organized and detail-oriented* Have strong communication skills* Are coachable and eager to learn* Thrive in a fast-paced environment* Bring positive energy and a strong work ethic every day⸻Bonus Points If You* Have recruiting, customer service, sales, or leadership experience* Are active on LinkedIn* Have experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS)* Enjoy using AI and technology to improve efficiency* Love learning about business and organizational growth⸻What This Role Is Not* A coffee-fetching internship* A role where you’ll sit on the sidelines* An administrative-only positionYou’ll gain hands-on experience and work alongside leaders who are actively building one of the fastest-growing concrete coating companies in the Midwest.⸻About TORQ CoatingsTORQ Coatings specializes in premium concrete coating systems for residential and commercial customers throughout the Midwest. We’re building a world-class team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences while creating opportunities for driven individuals to grow their careers.Our Core ValuesTenacity – Don’t quit. Solve problems.Ownership – Own it from start to finish.Unity – Win together.Growth – Stay coachable.Heart – Serve others well.⸻Compensation & Growth* $17-$20 per hour* Direct mentorship from company leadership* Hands-on recruiting and HR experience* Career path into Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and People Operations* Opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the company expandsIf you’re looking to launch a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition and want experience that actually prepares you for the real world, we’d love to hear from you.