Intern - Recruiter, Year-Round - BestDrive at Continental — Fort Mill, SC

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This internship will be 12 months long and requires working onsite three (3) days per week.

Join a team where your work directly impacts the growth of our organization. As a Recruiting Intern at BestDrive, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with Hiring Managers, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition leaders to deliver an exceptional candidate experience from requisition approval through pre-employment completion.

This internship provides exposure to corporate recruiting operations, talent sourcing, candidate management, interview coordination, offer administration, and pre-employment processing within a fast-paced environment.

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities from requisition approval through completion of all pre-employment requirements.
• Source candidates utilizing job boards, LinkedIn, networking opportunities, career fairs, and additional recruiting channels.
• Review resumes and provide qualified candidate slates to Hiring Managers for consideration.
• Follow up with Hiring Managers to obtain resume feedback and maintain recruiting momentum.
• Coordinate candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
• Schedule phone interviews, virtual interviews, and onsite interviews while managing calendars and logistics.
• Track interview progress and ensure interview feedback and completed interview guides are received from Hiring Managers in a timely manner.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to facilitate candidate selection decisions.
• Draft offer letters for selected candidates.
• Distribute onboarding documentation and ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Complete hiring activities within SmartRecruiters and move candidates through the hiring workflow process.
• Initiate and monitor background screenings through First Advantage and Sterling.
• Coordinate employment verification activities and monitor completion status.
• Schedule and track pre-employment drug testing requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and data integrity within SmartRecruiters and related HR systems.
• Assist with recruiting metrics, reporting, and Talent Acquisition initiatives.
• Support career fairs, employer branding activities, and other recruiting events as needed.
• Serve as a Talent Acquisition ambassador by delivering a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Sophomore or higher class standing
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month internship and work at least 20 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday–Friday).
• Availability to work onsite three (3) days per week.
• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Human Resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong customer service orientation with a passion for creating an outstanding candidate experience.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Junior or higher class standing
• Previous internship experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Staffing, or Administrative Support.
• Experience with SmartRecruiters or another Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Familiarity with background screening processes, onboarding activities, or pre-employment administration.
• Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn or other talent platforms.
• Participation in SHRM, student leadership organizations, or campus recruiting initiatives.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Able to work 30+ hours per week during normal business hours

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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