Early Career Recruiting Manager

About the Role

The Campus Talent Acquisition and Program Manager is responsible for designing, managing, and executing the bank’s early talent strategy, including recruiting for internship, entry-level, and leadership development programs. This role partners closely with senior leadership and hiring managers to serve as the primary owner of the candidate and participant experience, ensuring programs align with workforce planning needs, diversity initiatives, talent pipelines, and the bank’s long-term talent strategy. The role delivers a high-touch, white-glove experience aligned with Busey’s leadership standards, positioning Busey as an employer of choice at career fairs, on-campus interviews, and networking events.

Responsibilities

• Program Recruitment, Strategy, and Management
  • Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for Leadership Development Program(s) and internships, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and collaborating with leadership on equitable offers.
  • Support workforce planning efforts by identifying future talent needs and building sustainable talent pipelines with the Talent Sourcing Partner.
  • Develop and manage Busey’s internship program and process, including maintaining the yearly intern budget, updating job descriptions, and engaging interns for future opportunities.
  • Establish annual recruiting and program calendars, budgets, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Campus and Community Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, student organizations, workforce development organizations, and community partners across Busey’s footprint.
  • Coordinate and represent Busey at campus recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, on-campus interviews, and networking events.
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for career centers, student organizations, key faculty, and alumni at identified colleges and universities.
  • Maintain campus event logistics, including registration, participant coordination, event details, and shipping of materials.
  • Manage vendor relationships as applicable.
  • Develop employer branding initiatives to enhance awareness of the bank among students and early-career professionals.
• Participant Experience and Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with HRBPs, business line leaders, Talent Sourcer, and the Recruiting team to support the placement of interns and program participants and gain insight into staffing needs.
  • Monitor participant engagement and provide guidance and support throughout program participation.
  • Partner with leaders across business lines to align program objectives with organizational talent needs.
  • Collaborate with Professional & Leadership Development to support program initiatives.
  • Prepare program updates and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Reporting and Compliance
  • Track and analyze recruiting and program performance metrics, including applicant volume, retention, and program success measures.
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Manage expenses for the Leadership Development Program, including corporate recruiting events, program expenses, and merchandise/recruiting materials.
  • Update and manage comprehensive metrics and reporting to provide leadership visibility into the program.
  • Continuously improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness and develop recommendations for process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with exposure to Human Resources, Business, Communication, or related fields, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of corporate recruiting experience, preferably with a focus on college or early-career recruiting.
• Previous experience in a banking or financial institution is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ATS platforms, and recruiting tools; Workday experience is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence hiring decisions.
• Experience delivering a high-touch, white-glove service to candidates and hiring leaders.
• Expertise in developing and executing recruitment strategies, including building pipelines, sourcing candidates, and filling positions in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in utilizing social media tools such as LinkedIn for sourcing and recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify hiring challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Self-starter who can remain flexible and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional presence, confidence, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proactive approach to improving workflows and processes.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Willingness to travel during peak campus recruiting seasons.

Pay

Salary offered is based on factors including job duties, required qualifications, relevant experience, and local market trends. The base pay range for this role is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The role may be eligible for bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package, including:
  • 401(k) match and profit sharing.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Supplemental voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
  • Wellness incentives and an employee assistance program.
  • Pre-tax health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts (for eligible associates).