Intern - HR/Recruiting

About the job

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation Enterprise Recruiting team is looking for an HR/Recruiting Intern to support the College Recruiting team. In this role, you will gain hands-on, end-to-end exposure to the lifecycle of university recruitment, from sourcing candidates and coordinating dynamic campus events to maintaining applicant tracking systems (ATS) and building strong pipelines for our early career programs. This is an immediate-start, off-cycle position designed for candidates who are looking to gain hands-on experience during the academic year.

• Position Type: Part-Time Internship (Temporary)
• Hours: 15 hours per week (Flexible scheduling around class times)
• Start Date: Immediately (targeting October/November 2026)
• Duration: 16-20 weeks
• Location: Zions Bank Headquarters or Zions Technology Campus

This 16-to-20-week program is designed to provide you with meaningful, real-world Human Resources experience, a dedicated mentor, and direct insight into how a corporate recruiting team operates.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Experience

• Interview Scheduling: Coordinate, schedule, and send confirmation invites for initial phone screens and panels for early-career programs (such as Summer Internships or Analyst pipelines)

• Applicant Tracking & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring candidates transition smoothly through the hiring funnel

• Candidate Communication: Act as a warm, responsive, front-line point of contact for candidate inquiries regarding application status, virtual interview prep, and upcoming event details

• Pre-Onboarding Support: Assist the early career team with initial administrative onboarding tasks, including tracking completed candidate documents, background checks, and distributing offer letters

• University Relations & Campus Event Support

• Event Planning: Assist with the logistical preparation of campus career fairs, information sessions, and on-site networking events

• Campus Outreach Support: Assist in maintaining our master college recruiting calendar and coordinating the distribution of marketing collateral

• Employer Brand Representation: Participate in select virtual or on-campus information sessions to share your unique perspective as a current intern with perspective candidates

• Special Projects

• Early-Career Recruiting Marketing: Assist with updating flyers, brochures, and slide decks to promote our programs and upcoming campus events

• Intern Research Project: Research emerging early-career recruitment trends (e.g., candidate use of Generative AI, virtual engagement strategies) and present your insights to the HR/Recruiting team

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field (Junior or Senior standing preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organizational ability and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential candidate data with absolute discretion
• Passion for HR, recruiting, and enhancing the candidate experience