Summer Intern - Optimization

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Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Recruiting Optimization Intern to join our Global Recruiting Optimization team. This role provides hands‑on experience supporting recruiting processes, documentation, and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable working with cross‑functional teams, and interested in gaining exposure to recruiting systems, workflows, and process improvement.

• Process Documentation & Knowledge Management: Assist in creating, updating, and maintaining process documentation, training materials, and self‑serve resources for the recruiting team. Ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and accurate.
• Recruiting Systems Support: Help manage components of the recruiting technology stack (ATS, scheduling platforms, assessments, etc.). Support system updates, testing, and user guidance under the direction of senior team members.
• Operational & Project Support: Assist with day‑to‑day recruiting related tasks, such as tracking process milestones, monitoring workflows, and surfacing potential issues. Support project coordination for recruiting initiatives and process improvement efforts.
• Data & Reporting Assistance: Help collect, organize, and summarize recruiting operational data. Support the creation of basic reports and dashboards for team visibility.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with other teams to gather information, provide documentation support, and ensure process consistency.
• AI & Agentic Curiosity: A strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and how "agentic" workflows can transform traditional talent functions.

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate program with a focus on Business, Human Resources or related field (2027 Spring Grad)
• Strong organizational & business AI analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Interest in learning about recruiting operations, systems, and process optimization.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Slack; familiarity with Smartsheet, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Exposure to recruiting technologies such as Workday, Good Time, or similar platforms.
• Interest in data analysis, process improvement, or operational workflows.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a global, fast‑paced recruiting organization.

• Group 1:
  May 18 - Aug 7th
• Group 2:
  June 1 - Aug 21st
• Group 3:
  June 15 - Sep 4th

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

This posting will close on Feb 23rd, 2026.

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