Human Resources Intern

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Intern (5 Days in office) Job Summary: We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to join our Human Resources team at Ground Up International. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in Human Resources. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with finding top talent. Responsibilities will include supporting full cycle recruitment, onboarding new hires, and assisting with administrative HR tasks. This is a paid, full-time internship (5 days onsite) at our office near 34th street Herald Square. The internship will run for 6 months, with the potential to extend or convert to a full- time role based of performance and business needs. Start Date: September 8, 2026 About Ground Up: Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear. Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun. We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of: Service People Teamwork Result Trust Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Conduct intake meetings with Hiring Managers to understand the role, responsibilities, qualifications, team structure, and hiring needs Draft and maintain job descriptions/posting Facilitate Candidate screenings and coordinate hiring manager interviews Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS/BambooHR Partner with the HRBP to track candidate pipelines and provide recruiting updates/reports Assist with offer preparation and onboarding handoff Conduct sourcing research and build candidate pipelines Support employer branding/recruiting initiatives Onboarding & Training Assist with new hire onboarding coordination and ensuring required documents are completed Coordinate with the Hiring Manager to create onboarding planners Help maintain onboarding trackers/checklists Coordinate and manage the background check process for new hires, including initiating checks, monitoring completion, and following up on outstanding items Support employee training logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials, and feedback collection Assist with 30/60/90-day onboarding check-ins or tracking Assist HRBP with New Hire Orientations General HR Support Provide administrative support to the HR team Assist with special projects and process improvements Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information Qualifications Bachelor's Degree a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources and or Talent Acquisition Excellent organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience across multiple HR disciplines Exposure to real-world HR processes and best practices Mentorship from experienced HR professionals Opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr