Campus Specialist

We are looking for a Campus Specialist to help strengthen university partnerships and support early-career hiring initiatives for a leading engineering organization in California. This long-term contract position is ideal for an HR specialist who enjoys building relationships with students, collaborating with hiring teams, and contributing to a positive experience for new graduate hires.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with universities, faculty contacts, and student communities to support long-term campus engagement.
• Coordinate campus recruiting activities from job posting through resume review, candidate screening, interview support, and hiring follow-up.
• Partner with hiring teams and cross-functional stakeholders to understand workforce needs and support timely recruitment campaigns for student and graduate talent.
• Represent the organization in university programs, outreach events, and branding initiatives to increase visibility and attract strong early-career candidates.
• Keep candidates engaged throughout the pre-joining period by providing communication, guidance, and a positive recruitment experience.
• Work alongside onboarding and integration teams to help new graduate and trainee hires transition smoothly into the organization.
• Serve as a connection point between internal business partners and external campus stakeholders to align outreach efforts with hiring goals.
• Travel to universities on a regular basis, typically two to three visits each month, to support relationship-building and recruiting activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in human resources, campus recruiting, or a related talent-focused role.
• Hands-on knowledge of HR administration and employee onboarding practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS tools and the ability to manage candidate or employee information accurately.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage students, university partners, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between campus partnerships, hiring support, and onboarding coordination.
• Experience working in a permanent, in-office environment Monday through Friday.
• Exposure to employee relations or work in regulated environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, in-office.