Intern - Recruiting/ Talent Acquisition… at Continental · Fort Mill

Summary: Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator intern, you will play a vital role in shaping the candidate experience by managing the interview process, building relationships with candidates and hiring teams, and supporting various talent acquisition operations. Responsibilities: - Join a team where your work directly shapes the experience of every candidate who walks through our doors - Own the interview process from start to finish—schedule high‑volume interviews, coordinate complex panels across different time zones, and keep everything moving - Deliver a top‑tier, 5‑star candidate experience every single time - Build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, TA Specialists, and leadership - Be the central hub of our TA operations—guiding candidates through every step of the Continental hiring journey - Pivot fast, think ahead, and stay calm under pressure - Act as a Continental Brand Ambassador and bring fresh ideas to elevate our recruiting operations - Travel to career fairs and represent Continental with confidence and energy - Help arrange candidate travel and handle all logistics with precision - Support sourcing and vetting to help build strong talent pipelines - Manage background checks and drug screenings, including launching and tracking results - Keep HR files organized and ensure compliance with record‑retention standards - Manage pre‑hire onboarding tasks to set new hires up for success - Partner with TA and leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts quickly - Maintain clean, accurate data in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Jump into additional TA projects like career fairs, branding activities, and assessment centers Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. bachelor's program in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field - Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher - Able to commit to a 12‑month internship and work at least 20 hours per week during standard business hours (Mon–Fri) - Confident using Microsoft Office—especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook - A proactive, 'jump in and help' mindset with a strong sense of ownership - Detail‑driven, organized, and eager to learn new skills - Strong written and verbal communication abilities - Comfortable managing multiple tasks at once with exceptional attention to detail - Able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality - Relocation assistance is not available for this role Preferred Qualifications: - Junior/ Senior class standing or higher - Previous Recruiting or HR internship experience - Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Prior Customer Service experience Required Skills: Microsoft Office Important Skills: Human Resources, Organizational Development Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer Service Benefits: Competitive Intern Pay, Hands on experience with the team, Project Experience, Intern Socials/Mixers, Mentorship Opportunities, Company Lunch and Learns, Networking, And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!