Senior Early Talent Acquisition Specialist

Summary

The Senior Early Talent Acquisition Specialist develops and executes early-career talent acquisition strategies, managing full-cycle recruitment for internships and entry-level programs. They build relationships with universities, drive employer branding and oversee candidate pipelines.

Essential Functions

- Design end-to-end recruitment strategies for university hires, managing multiple hiring pipelines for leadership programs, internships, and recent grads. - Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create targeted recruitment plans. - Design and implement employer branding initiatives to increase campus visibility and engagement. - Cultivate long-term partnerships with career center staff, faculty, and student organizations to enhance brand recognition. - Oversee job postings (e.g., on Handshake), screen resumes, host interview days, and manage the offer process. - Lead or support on-campus and virtual career fairs, information sessions, and networking events. - Ensure a high-touch, engaging journey for students from initial interaction through onboarding. - Analyze recruiting metrics and provide insights on pipeline, conversion rates, and hiring effectiveness.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field. - 3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally focused on campus or early-career recruiting. - Proven success managing high-volume recruiting programs and university partnerships. - Strong interviewing, relationship management, and stakeholder communication skills. - Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting platforms. - Ability to travel for campus events and recruiting activities as needed, estimated at 25%–30% during peak Fall and Spring campus recruiting seasons. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.