Talent Acquistion Intern

Talent Acquisition Intern

TORQ Coatings | Chicago, IL

Full-Time Internship

Pay: $17-$20 Per Hour

Career Path: Talent Acquisition → HR Generalist → HR Manager → Director of People Operations

Looking to Build a Career in Human Resources?

TORQ Coatings is looking for an ambitious Talent Acquisition Intern who wants real-world experience recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and helping build a high-growth organization.

This is an opportunity to work directly with leadership, learn how successful companies attract and retain top talent, and gain hands-on experience in recruiting, human resources, employee onboarding, and people operations.

For the right individual, this internship can lead to a full-time opportunity within Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or People Operations as TORQ continues to grow throughout the Midwest.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

* Post and manage job openings across recruiting platforms

* Source candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and social media

* Review resumes and identify qualified candidates

* Conduct initial phone screenings

* Coordinate interviews with hiring managers

* Maintain recruiting pipelines and candidate tracking systems

* Learn how to recruit top performers across sales, operations, marketing, and leadership positions

Human Resources

* Assist with employee onboarding and orientation

* Help prepare and organize employee documentation

* Support new hire training and onboarding processes

* Assist with employee engagement and culture initiatives

* Learn HR compliance and best practices

People Operations

* Track recruiting and hiring metrics

* Help build recruiting scorecards and dashboards

* Assist with process improvement projects

* Support leadership with organizational growth initiatives

* Learn how a rapidly growing company scales its people and culture

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Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

* Are pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field

* Want to build a long-term career in HR or Talent Acquisition

* Enjoy meeting and connecting with people

* Are highly organized and detail-oriented

* Have strong communication skills

* Are coachable and eager to learn

* Thrive in a fast-paced environment

* Bring positive energy and a strong work ethic every day

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Bonus Points If You

* Have recruiting, customer service, sales, or leadership experience

* Are active on LinkedIn

* Have experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS)

* Enjoy using AI and technology to improve efficiency

* Love learning about business and organizational growth

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What This Role Is Not

* A coffee-fetching internship

* A role where you’ll sit on the sidelines

* An administrative-only position

You’ll gain hands-on experience and work alongside leaders who are actively building one of the fastest-growing concrete coating companies in the Midwest.

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About TORQ Coatings

TORQ Coatings specializes in premium concrete coating systems for residential and commercial customers throughout the Midwest. We’re building a world-class team focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences while creating opportunities for driven individuals to grow their careers.

Our Core Values

Tenacity – Don’t quit. Solve problems.

Ownership – Own it from start to finish.

Unity – Win together.

Growth – Stay coachable.

Heart – Serve others well.

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Compensation & Growth

* $17-$20 per hour

* Direct mentorship from company leadership

* Hands-on recruiting and HR experience

* Career path into Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, and People Operations

* Opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the company expands

If you’re looking to launch a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition and want experience that actually prepares you for the real world, we’d love to hear from you.