Recruiting Specialist Intern

Thrivent

. Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of diverse candidates and tracking their progress through the selection process .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $23 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while supporting recruiting operations and candidate management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Workday or CRM tools, with a focus on process improvement and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesProficiency in Microsoft OfficeFamiliarity with Workday or CRM ToolsStrong Organizational SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Candidate OutreachData ManagementProcess ImprovementRecruiting LifecycleAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProblem IdentificationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayCRM ToolsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionHR OperationsCandidate ExperienceOnboardingOffboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of diverse candidates and tracking their progress through the selection process
Participate in candidate outreach and communication, including scheduling and follow-ups
Help coordinate logistics for onboarding, intern field events, and offboarding
Learn to use systems like Workday and CRM tools to manage candidate data and reporting
Collaborate with recruiting specialists and leaders to identify process improvements
Shadow and support implementation of the Recruiting Playbook and selection best practices
Work closely with the Advisor Growth Center of Excellence and regional Advisor Group leaders to support recruiting operations
Gain exposure to the recruiting lifecycle, cross-team collaboration, candidate experience, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current college junior, senior, or recent college graduate
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or related field
Strong organizational and communication skills
Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR operations
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Workday or CRM tools is a plus
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable
Establishes and maintains effective relationships by collaborating with business partners and teams by fully understanding their needs and consistently meeting their expectations
Strong problem identification and analytical skills
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Open to a flexible, hybrid work environment
Ability to work in the United States for indefinite period without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities
Medical insurance may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week
Sick and Safe Time may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week
Paid company holidays may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week
Other employee benefits may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week