Recruiting Intern

Are you looking to jump-start your career in Human Resources? Do you have an interest in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition? We have an incredible opportunity for you in our HR department, where you can help us develop creative job ads and much more! We’re looking for an Intern to support our Recruiting team in managing job postings, job offers, federal and state compliance, and supporting hiring managers across the country. It's also a paid internship!

Your schedule will need to permit at least 4 work hours a day, Monday through Friday, within the business hours of 1p - 6p CST. This is an in-person, on-site position at our Corporate office in Baton Rouge, LA, but it comes with the opportunity to work towards a hybrid and fully remote work environment. 

What you can expect from us:

• Hourly rate of $15 on a weekly pay schedule 
• Development and advancement opportunities 
• Weekly 1:1s with supervisor, monthly HR department meetings, and monthly Recruiting team meetings
• Unlimited access to support from supervisor and peers
• 20-hour work weeks with up to 9 additional hours a week if workload and availability allow  
• Access to on-site perks and benefits like Corporate events and celebrations
• Ability to work towards a hybrid and then fully remote work environment 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee full hiring process (with the exception of active sourcing, interviewing, and candidate selection) for specified regions of the organization 
• Post jobs on company job board, following internal posting procedures
• Set up job offers following standard offer approval process
• Complete drug test and physical administration for safety-sensitive new hires
• Effectively and responsibly utilize Applicant Tracking System powered by UKG 
• Oversee administrative functions of digital Onboarding process
• Maintain data integrity at all steps of the process
• Digitally file all new hire documents according to company guidelines
• Assist hiring managers through the hiring process and troubleshoot system/user errors when necessary

What we're looking for in you:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive
• Ability to repetitively follow detailed processes and apply critical thinking
• Ability to learn and operate new software/systems quickly
• Foundational knowledge of the talent acquisition (recruiting) life cycle preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of and passion for fostering an inclusive workplace is required

Additional Competency Requirements:

• Customer Service: Ability to provide high quality service to hiring managers around the country. This includes acting timely, being service oriented, and thoroughly understanding the hiring process post-training.
• Focus: Ability to direct and maintain attention on tasks that are most important, meaningful, and beneficial.
• Attention to Detail: Heightened precision and the avoidance of small errors that might lead to errors or a poor-quality work product.
• Multitasking: Managing and prioritizing many different tasks while maintaining focus on those that are most important.
• Follow Through: Returning to tasks or assignments until they are seen through to the end and completed thoroughly and effectively.
• Communication: Effectively sharing information with others, with intentions of building relationships, informing decision processes, and coordinating group action.
• Time Management: Completing all tasks within specified turnaround times and expediting tasks when necessary.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be actively enrolled as a junior or senior in a Bachelor’s program majoring or minoring in Human Resources, Business, Management, Data Analytics, Marketing, or other applicable courses of study
• 2 years of previous experience in customer service, recruiting, hiring, and/or Human Resources preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, and acuity), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, talking, turning, and walking.
• Nights spent away from home are less than 10%.

Department & Company Overview:

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to nearly 400 professionals from every walk of corporate life. Lamar’s Human Resources department of 26 HR professionals supports all cycles of the employment process. 

Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand out from the competition. We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. We have been in business over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and values. While Lamar is a large company, each department has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:

• About Us
• Giving Back Program

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