Unum Chattanooga, TN Remote
2021-10-29

Talent Acquisition Intern

3.5
Job Posting End Date: November 18

Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's three distinct, but similarly focused US businesses – Unum US, Colonial Life, and Starmount Life – are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace.

Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has significant US operations in Portland, Maine, - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide. Starmount Life is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the dental and vision center of excellence for Unum in the US.

General Summary:
Unum, a Fortune 250 company, is offering an exciting internship opportunity within our Talent Acquisition team . This opportunity is ideal for students interested in a career in Human Resources and may count towards college credit (if approved by your school). This internship offers flexible schedules and can be done fully remote or on location in Chattanooga, TN or Portland, ME.

Unum’s Talent Acquisition team helps the working world thrive throughout life’s moments by hiring people who are passionate about our purpose and making a difference in our community. As talent enablers, our Talent Acquisition team identifies and connects individuals with opportunities at Unum that will help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers. This internship is designed to provide students with real world experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. Interns will be aligned with Talent Acquisition mentors and receive training on candidate engagement and assessment efforts, such as sourcing, conducting resume screens and phone screens, and interacting with candidates in the recruiting process. Interns will also be provided the opportunity to connect with leaders in our People and Communications organization to explore future career paths in HR. The internship will begin in December 2021 and run through March 11, 2022.

Job Duties
  • Conduct resume screens and phone screens for candidates across various roles and assess candidate fit.
  • Assist with sourcing efforts and build talent pipelines using a variety of tools and our applicant tracking system.
  • Support recruiting efforts through outreach to students in identified schools.
  • Maintain application status and applicant workflow records in accordance with standard company procedures.
  • Update candidate documentation and complete candidate follow-ups (phone calls and / or correspondence) as assigned.
  • Handle candidate questions request following designated workflow.
  • Assist TA leadership team with projects as needed.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Key Skills
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization and documentation skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Understanding and proficient use of system applications, including digital tools for tracking, documenting and record keeping

Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.


Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company:

Unum