About the role#
Thrivent is seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Intern for the Spring 2027 term. This part-time role provides exposure to the recruiting lifecycle, cross-team collaboration, and process improvement initiatives. You will work alongside the Advisor Growth Center of Excellence and regional Advisor Group leaders to support recruiting operations within a financial services organization.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain a pipeline of diverse candidates while tracking their progress through the selection process.
- Manage candidate outreach, including scheduling and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate logistics for onboarding, offboarding, and intern field events.
- Use Workday and CRM tools to manage candidate data and reporting.
- Identify process improvements in collaboration with recruiting specialists and leaders.
- Shadow the implementation of the Recruiting Playbook and selection best practices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date in 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Ability to work 20 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Commitment to maintaining information confidentiality.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This position is part-time and paid.
- The role is remote with potential for hybrid work in Appleton, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, or Indianapolis.
- Candidates must be able to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.
About Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization founded in 1902. Based in Minneapolis, the company provides financial advice, insurance, banking, and investment services. It serves over 2 million clients. The firm operates as a private organization with approximately 9,000 employees.
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