Summer 2025 Skills-Based Talent Acquisition Strategy Internship

T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won't stop!

Get hands-on experience, training-and a leg up on a bright future.

As a Skills-Based Talent Acquisition Strategy Intern, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organization's future-focused talent acquisition strategy. Your primary task will be to develop a comprehensive game plan for skills-based sourcing, screening, and talent acquisition. Using data analytics, AI, and HR principles, you will design a unique recruitment experience for internal and external talent. This internship will involve identifying adjacent skills, exploring emerging market trends, and developing a scalable framework to support the organization's goals in future skills hiring.

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Basic understanding of AI tools and automation in talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with talent acquisition processes and skills-based recruiting.
• Ability to conduct market research and map emerging/adjacent skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking mindset for recruiting challenges.
• Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with HR tech platforms and AI-based recruitment tools.

The ideal candidate for this role is currently enrolled in or has completed a graduate program in Human Resource Management (HRM), Business Analytics, Data Science, Organizational Behavior, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or Management Information Systems (MIS). Candidates with a strong undergraduate background in these fields and relevant experience in data analytics, talent acquisition, or AI-driven recruiting are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a Skills-Based Recruitment Framework: Create a structured approach for skills-based sourcing, screening, and recruitment to guide talent acquisition strategies.
• Conduct Market and Skills Research: Analyze industry trends and identify emerging skills, adjacent skills, and skill gaps to inform recruitment practices.
• Explore AI and Data Analytics Tools: Research and test relevant AI-driven tools, platforms, and free resources to enhance skills-based sourcing and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Engage with Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, DEI, People Insights, and Technology to align strategies and gain stakeholder support.
• Present Problem Statement & Solution: Define and present a clear problem statement for skills-based hiring, gaining leadership support and approval for proposed solutions.
• Create and Implement a Detailed Action Plan: Develop a roadmap with actionable steps, resources, and metrics to ensure successful implementation of the skills-based recruitment strategy.
• Track and Report on Progress: Regularly update stakeholders with data-backed reports on internship milestones, project advancements, and results.

Achievements by the End of Internship:

• A fully developed, actionable framework for skills-based recruitment and talent acquisition.
• A comprehensive market analysis report highlighting key talent trends, skills gaps, and emerging workforce skills.
• A curated toolkit of recommended AI and data analytics tools to enhance skills-based recruiting.
• Defined problem statement and documented solution with leadership approval.
• A detailed, practical action plan for implementing skills-based sourcing and screening processes.
• Final presentation and reporting on findings, insights, and recommendations for future talent acquisition strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have graduated within the last 12-months, OR be actively enrolled in a Bachelors or Graduate degree program
• Employees of T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile are ineligible for Internships

Employer does not sponsor work visas for this position. Note that this also applies to individuals who are students in F-1 status who desire sponsorship after they complete their education.

Relocation assistance may be provided to program participants who reside more than 50 miles from the internship location.

Intern wages range from $20/hour to $40/hour. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on experience/location.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

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