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Internship – HR – Talent Acquisition (Year-Round)

Baird · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a mistake in something before it went out.

What they are checking: Whether they catch errors before materials go out, since proofreading is a stated duty and mistakes reach candidates directly.

How do you write to a candidate who has been waiting a week for an answer you don't have yet?

What they are checking: Whether they can write honestly and kindly to a waiting candidate, because silence damages the firm's reputation with applicants.

What interests you about talent acquisition specifically?

What they are checking: Whether they specifically want recruiting work, rather than any human resources role that happened to be open.

What do you want to be able to do by the end of this internship, and what would you find hardest to ask for help with?

What they are checking: Whether they have a concrete learning goal and know where asking for help is hardest for them, which shows self-awareness.

What would you do

Two interviewers cancel on the morning of a candidate's on-site visit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can quickly rearrange interviews and keep the candidate informed, so the visit still feels respectful and organized.

You'd monitor the talent acquisition inbox and phone messages. How do you decide what needs an answer now and what can wait?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort urgent messages from routine ones in a shared inbox, so candidates and hiring managers get timely answers.

Recruiting means you see people's applications and salary information. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they keep applicant and salary details strictly private, because recruiting exposes sensitive information that must never become gossip.

This internship is hybrid, in the downtown Milwaukee office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and remote Monday and Friday. Does that pattern work for you?

What they are checking: Whether the Tuesday through Thursday in-office schedule in downtown Milwaukee genuinely works for them before they accept.

About the work

This internship handles high-volume interview scheduling for phone, video and on-site interviews, sometimes with travel arrangements. How do you keep a complex schedule straight?

What they are checking: The main daily task, and whether they have a system

You'd draft and proof offer letters for consistency and accuracy. What's at stake if one is wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp that an offer letter is a commitment

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The full job description

As published by Baird.

About the Role: Baird’s Human Resources team is dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging and retaining the best global talent to meet the firm’s mission of being a best place to work. Interns are treated as valuable team members and have the ability to directly contribute to the success of the team while learning from experienced professionals. Our Talent Acquisition team is responsible for sourcing, attracting and hiring top talent across the firm. They manage the full life cycle recruitment process with a focus on providing outstanding service to hiring managers, a positive candidate experience and a strong partnership with other TA team members. This is a hybrid internship, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office and Monday and Friday remote. The interns must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking local students who can start in June 2027. The Impact You’ll Make: • Perform high-volume interview scheduling for phone, video and onsite interviews; scheduling can be complex with occasional travel arrangements needed • Manage candidate and client correspondence regarding interviews • Draft and proof offer letters to ensure consistency and accuracy • Monitor the talent acquisition email inbox and phone messages to ensure timely responses to inquiries • Update and manage candidate information and interview status in Workday, the applicant tracking system • Deliver unparalleled customer service to hiring managers and interview teams, while ensuring a positive candidate experience with Baird • Support process improvements and projects for Talent Acquisition and across HR • Assist in the coordination of other recruiting activities, including administrative duties and special projects as needed What You’ll Bring to Baird: • Pursuing a degree in human resources, communications, business or related degree • Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with clients and candidates • Professional, calm and courteous with a focus on providing excellent client service • Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery • High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively • Interest in developing a career in talent acquisition • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including strong PowerPoint and Excel skills • Prior experience in an office setting is preferred About Our Intern Program: Jumpstart your career with Baird’s high-impact summer intern program! You’ll gain real-world experience, connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects, mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future. Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status . Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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