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HR & Talent Intern
part-time•Chandler
About this role
Be the one who makes a difference!
At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference—with us.
The HR & Talent Assistant (Part-Time Internship) plays a vital role in supporting the recruitment and HR operations that help schools hire and retain high-quality educators. Working closely with experienced HR professionals, this role provides hands-on experience with candidate screening, interview coordination, credential documentation, and HR systems across multiple education clients. With opportunities for mentorship, learning, and meaningful contribution, this internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate eager to grow in Human Resources while advancing educational outcomes.
Essential Functions:
1. Talent Acquisition Support:
Conduct initial phone screens and provide timely follow-up communication to applicants.
Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and the Talent Acquisition team.
Assist with posting job openings across platforms and tracking candidate pipelines.
Maintain professional and responsive communication with applicants throughout the recruitment process.
2. HRIS & Credential Management:
Upload and maintain accurate teacher credentials and documentation in HRIS platforms.
Ensure compliance by auditing credential files and verifying completeness.
Maintain confidentiality and data integrity when managing personnel records.
Support data entry and updates within multiple client HRIS systems as needed.
3. Administrative HR Support:
Assist with onboarding tasks, such as paperwork tracking and scheduling.
Provide general administrative support across HR and Talent Acquisition projects.
Help maintain digital and physical HR documentation and filing systems.
Participate in ad-hoc HR initiatives and support shifting team priorities.
4. Internship Learning & Collaboration:
Engage with HR professionals to gain exposure to real-world HR practices.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing HR process improvements.
Take on stretch assignments to broaden understanding of the HR function.
Seek and respond to feedback to support personal and professional growth.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially for phone outreach and scheduling coordination.
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn HRIS platforms quickly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with HRIS platforms or data entry tasks.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems or recruitment processes.
Demonstrated interest in Talent Acquisition, HR operations, or educational HR support.
Experience working in a team or internship environment with shifting priorities.
Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!
Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.
Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
Be the one who makes a difference!
With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let’s make a difference together. Apply Today!
What you'll do
- The HR & Talent Intern will support recruitment and HR operations, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and maintaining HR documentation. This role provides hands-on experience and opportunities for mentorship while contributing to the hiring and retention of high-quality educators.
About Vertex Education
Vertex Education provides integrated finance and operations services tailored to every school's unique journey, handling the details so you can focus on what matters most: student success.
How we support schools:
• Strategic Finance
• Enrollment Marketing
• Food Services (NSLP)
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• IT Support
• And more
What Sets Us Apart:
We've built a team of experts where innovation meets experience, technology meets human touch, and challenges meet solutions. Our team of 400+ dedicated professionals supports 400+ schools across 14 states, positively impacting over 250,000 students' educational journeys.
For Career Seekers:
Imagine working at the intersection of education and innovation, where your expertise directly shapes the future of learning. At Vertex, you'll join a dynamic team that values creative thinking, embraces growth, and celebrates success.
Learn more at vertexeducation.com
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What does a HR & Talent Intern do at Vertex Education?
As a HR & Talent Intern at Vertex Education, you will: the HR & Talent Intern will support recruitment and HR operations, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and maintaining HR documentation. This role provides hands-on experience and opportunities for mentorship while contributing to the hiring and retention of high-quality educators..
Is the HR & Talent Intern position at Vertex Education remote?
The HR & Talent Intern position at Vertex Education is based in Chandler, Arizona, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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