About the role#
As a Recruiting Intern, you will support human resources projects with a focus on recruiting, candidate screening, and internship program management. You will apply concepts learned in the classroom to hands-on assignments while gaining exposure to different areas of Human Resources and lines of business within the Store Support Center.
What you'll do#
- Support recruiting efforts by screening candidates, reviewing applications, and assisting with candidate selection.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews while communicating with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams.
- Assist with candidate follow-up throughout the recruiting process.
- Support the development and execution of the internship program.
- Plan and schedule intern events and programming.
- Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities for incoming interns.
- Help brand and promote the internship program to attract qualified candidates.
- Travel to local events, meetings, and career fairs as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university. All majors are welcome.
- Preferred GPA of 3.0.
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle a significant level of multi-tasking.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to preserve confidentiality.
- Initiative and a positive approach to change.
Location & details#
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 11 - April 23).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Paid internship.
About Kroger
Kroger operates as a large retail company with a presence across 35 states. The organization manages 2,800 stores alongside 34 manufacturing plants and 44 distribution centers. It serves over 11 million customers daily through in-store shopping and e-commerce options. The company produces its own grocery items under various internal brands.
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