Merchandising Internship Summer Jobs in Riverside, CA

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About the Job:
At Pacsun, our Talent Acquisition team helps bring the brand to life by connecting great talent to meaningful opportunities. The Talent Acquisition Recruiter plays a vital role in bringing top talent to the organization. Pacsun is seeking a results-driven Recruiter with experience supporting hiring in a high energy corporate retail environment. Skilled in sourcing, screening, and onboarding top talent across corporate functions, with a strong focus on delivering excellent candidate experience. Experienced in early career engagement initiatives, including summer internship programs and building strong university partnerships to develop diverse talent pipelines.
A day in the life, what you'll be doing:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate retail roles, from requisition intake through offer acceptance
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to identify diverse, high-potential candidates (e.g., social media, niche job boards, networking, referrals)
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide talent market insights
• Ensure a strong candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics to improve hiring outcomes and pipeline effectiveness
• Develop and execute early career recruiting strategies, including internships, entry-level programs, and campus hiring initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, and student organizations
• Plan and participate in onsite college recruiting events, career fairs, info sessions, and employer branding activities

What it takes to Join:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience recruiting for retail corporate functions (e.g., merchandising, marketing, design, eCommerce)
• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in corporate retail
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use recruiting data to drive decisions
• Experience with early career initiatives including internship programs, or university relations
• Proven ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting tools - UKG preferred

Salary Range: $83,000 - $90,000
Pac Perks:

• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• Dog friendly office environment
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Other Considerations:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.
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