Junior Human Resources Associate – Talent Services Full Time

Location: Tampa, Florida, USA

Function: Human Resources

Program Duration: 12 Months

Who We Are

Join us at L’Oréal, the world’s #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

Join our 2,000+ strong global HR community and contribute to making L’Oréal one of the most inclusive, innovative, and inspiring People-Driven companies. With us, you’ll foster a culture of individual care and DEI, build a skills-based organization, leverage technology for impactful people experiences, and enable the Group’s transformations. Ready for global impact? Explore our diverse and unique career paths in Talent Acquisition, Learning, Rewards, HR data, HR tech, Transformation, and more.

What You Will Learn

Come and be a part of the exciting and dynamic world of L’Oréal USA as a 12-Month Junior Human Resources Associate!

This 12-month program is the ultimate launchpad for a recent graduate aspiring to a career in HR. You will be fully immersed in the complete candidate lifecycle, where you will blend the art of talent acquisition with the focus of a candidate experience champion, ensuring every individual has a seamless and positive journey. Guided by our BEST Talent team, you’ll gain direct exposure to all levels of leaders and develop practical skills with industry-leading HR systems. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in connecting people with opportunities, this role is for you.

What You Will Do

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Support the early-stage recruitment process for high-volume roles by identifying, screening, and engaging potential candidates.
• Manage and enrich candidate pipelines within our Applicant Tracking System (Avature), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare longlists for Talent Acquisition partners and monitor internal applications to help identify top internal talent.

Candidate Care & Preboarding Coordination

• Champion a positive candidate journey by guiding future hires through pre-employment processes, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Draft and manage the distribution of electronic offer letters, including benefits details, relocation information, and necessary agreements.
• Act as a key liaison between candidates, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and Hiring Managers to ensure all onboarding documentation is completed in a timely manner.

HR Systems & Process Support

• Maintain meticulous candidate records in Avature and support job requisition approvals, postings, and updates within the system.
• Assist with tracking candidate progress throughout the recruitment lifecycle to ensure an efficient and engaging process.

Required Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree received within the last 12 months in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field — OR Master’s degree received within the last 12 months with no more than a 6-month gap in education history.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Prior internship or office experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an Applicant Tracking System (Avature, SuccessFactors, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources.
• Experience in a role requiring high levels of coordination and follow-up.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

What’s In It For You

Salary Range: $24.50/Hour (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

• Hybrid Work Policy and Flexible Time Off — Paid Holidays, PTO, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More
• Access to Company Perks — VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products
• Learning & Development — Unlimited E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs & More
• Employee Resource Groups — Think Tanks and Innovation Squads
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L’Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation, please contact USApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com. Accommodations may be requested at any time.

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