Corporate HR Intern – Talent Acquisition

Pregis

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the Talent Acquisition team by coordinating interviews, managing pre-hire processes, and assisting with onboarding administration. The role also involves documenting recruiting workflows and providing general administrative support to recruiters.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field. You possess strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail, along with proficient written and verbal communication abilities. You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and have strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

ATS systems

Job Description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!
 

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters.  We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions.  If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. 

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Intern

Department: Corporate Human Resources

Location: Chicago, IL

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Intern to support our Talent Acquisition (TA) team this summer. This internship provides hands-on experience in recruiting operations, candidate coordination, and onboarding while working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR partners.

This role is ideal for someone interested in building a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition and gaining exposure to fast-paced recruiting environments.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in the full recruiting lifecycle
  • Exposure to HR systems, processes, and best practices
  • Opportunity to work cross-functionally with recruiters, HR, and business leaders
  • Skill development in coordination, communication, and process improvement

Location & Duration

  • Location: Downtown Chicago headquarter office, hybrid schedule
  • Work hours: 40 hours per week
  • Pay: $19 to $21 per hour
  • Duration: Summer Internship (June–August)

Key Responsibilities

Interview Scheduling & Coordination

  • Schedule and coordinate interviews across candidates, hiring teams, and panels
  • Manage confirmations, reschedules, and cancellations while ensuring all parties are prepared
  • Provide clear interview logistics, expectations, and materials

Offer & Pre-Hire Coordination

  • Support offer letter preparation, approvals, and distribution
  • Track offer statuses and communicate updates to stakeholders
  • Coordinate pre-hire communications and onboarding handoffs

Background Check & Pre-Employment Processes

  • Initiate and monitor background checks and drug screenings
  • Follow up on outstanding items to ensure timely completion
  • Communicate status updates and escalate discrepancies as needed

Onboarding & New Hire Administration

  • Send onboarding materials and ensure completion of required documentation
  • Coordinate orientation scheduling and new hire logistics, including welcome items
  • Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure start date readiness

Process Standardization & Operational Support

  • Document recruiting workflows, templates, and best practices
  • Identify and support improvements to streamline processes
  • Help drive consistency in recruiting operations across teams/locations

Sourcing Support (as capacity allows)

  • Assist with sourcing and pipeline building for key roles
  • Conduct resume screening and candidate outreach under guidance

General Talent Acquisition Support

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to recruiters
  • Assist with high-volume coordination needs and ensure timelines are met
  • Help deliver a consistent and positive candidate experience

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); familiarity with ATS systems is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.  We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Pregis

Pregis is a leading global provider of innovative protective packaging materials and systems. We design, develop, and deliver high-performance packaging solutions that protect products, improve operational efficiency, and create better brand experiences across consumer and industrial markets. Our solutions can be found in virtually every industry from ecommerce and logistics to food, healthcare, and manufacturing. Supported by a comprehensive sales, technical service, and distribution network, Pregis partners with customers to solve their biggest packaging and fulfillment challenges. With over 30 facilities across North America, manufacturing operations in Europe, and an expanding global footprint, Pregis continues to scale with the growing demand for smarter, more sustainable packaging solutions. We’re always looking for energetic, passionate people ready to make an impact. Opportunities span manufacturing, engineering, finance, sales, marketing, all united by a shared commitment to innovation and customer success. We’re dedicated to designing packaging that protects both products and the planet. Explore our sustainability initiatives and progress in our latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report: https://www.pregis.com/sustainable-packaging/2024-sustainability-report/
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