Acadia Pharmaceuticals: Talent Acquisition Operations Intern

This paid internship is only open to undergraduate college students who are Pell Grant eligible. Proof of financial aid award is required. 

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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS 

Acadia is advancing breakthroughs in neuroscience to elevate life. Since our founding, we
have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who
need them most. We developed and commercialized the first and only FDA-approved drug
to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis and the first and only approved drug in the United States and Canada for the treatment of Rett
syndrome. Our clinical-stage development efforts are focused on Prader-Willi syndrome,
Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, and multiple other programs targeting neuropsychiatric
symptoms in central nervous system disorders. For more information, visit us
at Acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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Talent Acquisition Operations Intern

SUMMARY
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Intern to support the development of a Hiring Hub in SharePoint - a central repository of information with tools, guides, and best practices for hiring managers and interview teams. This internship is a great opportunity for someone passionate about HR operations, process improvement, and technology solutions to build and implement a high-impact tool for hiring teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Build & Organize the Hiring Hub: With support from the Head of Talent Acquisition you'll learn how to design and develop a SharePoint-based Hiring Hub with easy access to key hiring resources.
Curate and Standardize Content: Work with the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to identify, gather and refine hiring-related materials (guides, templates, FAQs).
Enhance User Experience: Structure the site with intuitive navigation and user-friendly design to improve adoption.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work with TA and cross-functional HR team members to identify content needs and ensure alignment with company hiring processes.
Optimize Processes: Identify opportunities for automation, workflow improvements, and integration with existing tools.
Collect Feedback & Iterate: Conduct user testing, gather feedback, and make updates to enhance the Hiring Hub's effectiveness.

DESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS
Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Interest in HR technology and process improvement.
Experience with User Experience Design, SharePoint (or willingness to learn) or HR Technology & Systems
Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, OneDrive, Box).
Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

PAY RATE
$22/hr

LOCATION
12830 El Camino Real
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92130