Recruiting Intern

Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference and gain practical on-the-job experience? When you join CRST, you’re not just a number or just an intern. You’re on the team! At CRST, our company’s success starts with hiring and developing the best people. CRST the Transportation Solution is one of the nation’s largest privately held transportation and logistics companies and we are looking to add to our team energetic, focused, and driven students. We are looking for students who can add value to our organization through their knowledge and experiences and help us to develop and do our business better! Our company has a positive and inclusive culture whereby we value each person and each voice, giving an ear to your solutions and ideas! Maybe you discover a more efficient way to design the delivery chain or uncover a problem and then provide a solution to save the organization money? Come on in, believe in your skills and apply them to help us to continue to grow and be the best that we can be while also developing yourself as a young professional! CRST has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Early Talent Program within our summer internship program as a Recruiting Intern on our Human Resources team. You will be a part of our Corporate Recruiting team supporting all facets of the business including operations across all business units and our enterprise support functions. The Recruiting Intern supports recruiting activities through candidate engagement, recruiting operations, project work, and professional development opportunities. This role gains hands-on experience in recruiting processes, candidate attraction strategies, recruiting analytics, employment branding, and workforce planning while developing professional and business skills. The Recruiting Intern contributes to team objectives while supporting both driver and corporate recruiting efforts and preparing for future career opportunities. Here is what you can expect: Recruiting Support: Assist with day-to-day recruiting activities, candidate tracking, scheduling, and recruiting operations Candidate Experience: Support candidate communications, interview coordination, hiring events, and recruiting outreach efforts Sourcing Support: Assist with identifying and researching potential candidates through recruiting platforms, databases, networking resources, and lead-generation activities Recruiting Analytics: Support recruiting reports, hiring metrics, dashboards, and recruiting data analysis Employment Branding: Assist with job postings, recruiting marketing efforts, career fairs, hiring events, referral programs, and employment brand initiatives Applicant Processing: Support candidate workflow, application review, documentation, background screening coordination, and hiring processes Project Participation: Support recruiting initiatives through research, coordination, documentation, and implementation activities Process Improvement: Assist with identifying opportunities to improve recruiting processes, candidate experience, and operational efficiency Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with recruiting team members, HR partners, operational leaders, and business stakeholders to support hiring objectives Professional Development: Participate in learning opportunities, mentorship activities, and business meetings to build recruiting and business knowledge Adaptability: Learn recruiting systems, hiring processes, sourcing strategies, and business operations while supporting assigned work Senior Leadership Exposure: Learn from our Senior Leaders from day 1 and present your project and experience to them at the end of the summer! Accountability and Reliability: Maintain regular and reliable attendance while performing other duties as assigned to support team and business needs The Summer Internship Program is where students are exposed to the transportation industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns and leaders across the organization. You will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with different business entities to accomplish company objectives and goals. Here is what we are looking for: Education: Currently pursuing a degree in human resources, business, communications, psychology, marketing, organizational leadership, or a related field Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills Relationship Building: Ability to engage professionally with candidates, employees, and stakeholders Organization: Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail Learning Agility: Ability to learn new systems, recruiting processes, and business concepts quickly Preferred Qualifications: Recruiting Interest: Interest in recruiting, candidate sourcing, employment branding, HR, sales, customer acquisition, or related fields Customer Service Experience: Experience working directly with customers, candidates, employees, students, or other stakeholders Technology: Experience using Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, social media, or recruiting tools Project Experience: Experience supporting projects, events, research, or organizational initiatives Leadership Experience: Participation in student organizations, athletics, volunteer groups, or leadership activities Physical Requirements Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Regular use of a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment is required. The position may require the ability to observe surroundings, read documents and screens, distinguish visual signals, and communicate effectively with others in person, by telephone, radio, or other communication devices. The position generally involves prolonged periods of sitting, frequent written and verbal communication, and the ability to move throughout office and operational areas as needed. The position primarily requires indoor work. Occasional travel may be required. The position may also require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Here is some other helpful information: Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate courses at least the fall semester following the summer internship. Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within CRST upon graduation with additional benefits. These internships will be based at our offices in Cedar Rapids, IA CRST Core Values: Safety at the Core of All We Do - Integrity in Every Decision and Action - Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities EEO Statement: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, religious practices, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and related conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRST The Transportation Solution