Summer Intern 2026 - Human Resources at FreedomPay in Philadelphia, PA

Summary: FreedomPay is a fast-paced, high growth company that provides a robust commerce platform for various industries. The Human Resources Intern will support talent acquisition and recruiting operations, gaining hands-on experience in the recruitment lifecycle and enhancing candidate experience within a global organization. Responsibilities: - Participate across the full recruitment lifecycle, including requisition intake, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support - Partner closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to support active hiring needs across designated roles and teams - Conduct market and candidate research to inform sourcing strategies, outreach messaging, and candidate engagement initiatives - Support the optimization and ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including pipeline management, data quality audits, and recruiting workflow improvements - Assist in strengthening interview and selection practices by developing structured interview guides, standardized feedback tools, and hiring‑manager recruiting resources - Analyze recruiting metrics and processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall candidate experience Required Qualifications: - Actively enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field - Strong interest in talent acquisition, sourcing strategy, and recruiting operations, with a desire to gain hands‑on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle - Ability to support candidate sourcing initiatives, including outreach messaging, resume review, and response tracking - Comfortable working with data, systems, and process documentation to support ATS optimization and recruiting process improvements - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional candidate and hiring‑manager communications - Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment - Ability to work collaboratively with HR Business Partners, recruiters, hiring managers, and cross‑functional teams - Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately within an HR environment Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework or prior internship experience related to human resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, or organizational development preferred - Familiarity with or interest in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies (LinkedIn, etc); prior exposure is a plus but not required - Demonstrated ability to conduct research, synthesize findings, and present recommendations clearly and concisely - Experience using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfort working in shared collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint) - Analytical mindset with the ability to track metrics such as sourcing response rates and identify process improvement opportunities - Strong attention to detail when reviewing resumes, interview feedback, and recruiting documentation - Self‑starter with a proactive approach to learning and improving recruiting processes over the course of the internship Required Skills: Talent acquisition, Recruiting operations, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Important Skills: Data analysis, Microsoft Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Research skills, Professional discretion Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Paid internship, Competitive benefits and compensation