Havas

Recruiting Intern

El Segundo, CA Full time

Agency :

Havas Formula Los Angeles

Job Description :

Havas Street is the brand activation division of Havas Formula that is headquartered in Los Angeles. A subsidiary of Havas—one of the world’s largest global communications groups. We believe that in order for a brand to truly differentiate itself in the marketplace it has to be brave. It takes bravery to push through the cluttered crowd to emotionally connect with consumers, who want to understand the story behind your brand and where they fit in. This requires you to move beyond conventional thinking and traditional marketing approaches to build that narrative and establish an ownable position for your brand.

We are seeking a Recruiting Intern to provide administrative and operational support to the Recruiting Department and assist with day-to-day talent acquisition functions. This role offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate sourcing, scheduling, and onboarding coordination. The Recruiting Intern will also contribute to department projects and gain insight into agency operations within a fast-paced, experiential marketing environment.

The Intern program is a full-time, 4-month-long position with the opportunity for extension and advancement within the company.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid - In-Office Tuesday–Thursday)
Classification: Full-Time, Temporary (Internship)
Compensation: $20/hour. FSLA Non-exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Supports the posting of job listings and applicant tracking through the Talent Portal. 

  • Schedules interviews and assists with phone screens, candidate communications, and follow-ups. 

  • Maintains candidate data and ensures accuracy across internal systems and reports. 

  • Prepares recruiting materials, presentations, and onboarding documentation as needed. 

  • Assists with weekly department reporting on open requisitions and candidate statuses. 

  • Researches and identifies new recruiting platforms, regional talent networks, and sourcing opportunities. 

  • Supports the team in sourcing candidates and identifying passive job seekers for open roles. 

  • Audits and organizes the talent database to ensure information is current and complete. 

  • Assists with the coordination of weekly recruiting meetings, including agenda creation and action tracking. 

  • Maintains department files, applicant documentation, and recruiting archives. 

  • Support communication with field, account, and HR teams on staffing needs and hiring updates. 

  • Participates in internal brainstorms to develop creative recruiting tools and processes. 

Learning & Development Project 

  • Completes a recruiting project: Assists with staffing an event end-to-end; includes posting and outreach to confirmations and post-event follow-up. Must demonstrate accuracy, organization, and responsiveness throughout  

 

Agency Contributions 

  • Participates in agency development programs and training opportunities. 

  • Contributes positively to agency culture, teamwork, and collaboration. 

  • Demonstrates professionalism and discretion with all candidate and employee information. 

  • Accurately records time and activities in agency systems. 

 

Qualifications 

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree  

 

Work Experience: Previous internship or work experience in recruiting, HR, or marketing preferred.  

 

Skills and Abilities 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Strong organization and time management with attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  

  • Experience with applicant tracking systems is a plus. 

  • Dependable, proactive, and eager to learn about talent acquisition within an agency setting. 

Contract Type :

Intern

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.