Director – Campus Talent Acquisition

American Express

. Define and execute the multi-year Campus Talent Acquisition strategy across India and Asia Pacific .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeGurugram • IndiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing Campus Talent Acquisition strategies across diverse markets, leveraging data and analytics to optimize recruitment performance. Proven ability to build partnerships with educational institutions and lead high-performing teams while fostering inclusion and operational excellence.

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Talent Acquisition LeadershipCampus Recruitment StrategyData-Driven Decision MakingStakeholder ManagementEmployer Branding

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyData AnalyticsProcess ImprovementGovernanceOperational ExcellenceCross-Functional LeadershipDiversity RecruitingEmerging Talent Acquisition TechnologiesUniversity Recruitment Ecosystem

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersClient Service OrientationStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Campus Talent AcquisitionEarly Careers RecruitmentAsia Pacific MarketsTalent IntelligenceWorkforce Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the multi-year Campus Talent Acquisition strategy across India and Asia Pacific
Shape the regional Campus Talent Acquisition operating model, driving consistency in strategy, governance, processes, and execution while enabling flexibility for local market needs
Contribute to the global campus strategy, operating model, and leadership agenda as a member of the Campus Talent Acquisition Leadership Team
Align global Campus Talent Acquisition priorities with regional execution
Advise senior business leaders on workforce planning, early careers strategy, labor market trends, and competitive talent intelligence
Develop innovative sourcing strategies and sustainable pipelines of high-quality early career talent
Build and maintain partnerships with universities, educational institutions, industry organizations, and external partners
Partner with Recruitment Marketing on integrated campus marketing strategies across digital, social, virtual, and in-person channels
Champion the American Express Colleague Value Proposition and employer brand
Lead end-to-end campus recruitment operations across India and Asia Pacific
Use data, analytics, and market intelligence to optimize hiring strategies and operational performance
Drive process simplification, technology adoption, and scalable recruitment solutions
Establish governance, operational controls, and risk management throughout the campus recruitment lifecycle
Measure and improve candidate, hiring leader, and stakeholder experiences against hiring goals and operational metrics
Partner with business leaders, HR Business Partners, Recruitment Marketing, Total Rewards & Well-being, the Programs Center of Excellence, and other stakeholders
Partner with the Campus Programs Center of Excellence to deliver onboarding and development experiences for interns and full-time campus hires
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Campus Talent Acquisition team across India and Asia Pacific
Foster accountability, inclusion, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and future Talent Acquisition leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, including significant leadership experience in Campus or Early Careers recruitment across India and Asia Pacific
Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-wide early careers recruitment strategies across multiple countries and diverse talent markets
Proven experience leading geographically distributed Talent Acquisition teams and developing high-performing leaders
Deep understanding of university recruitment ecosystems across India and key Asia Pacific markets, with strong knowledge of regional talent trends and competitive landscapes
Strong operational leadership experience using data, analytics, governance, and process excellence to improve recruiting performance and business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders, and successfully partner across multiple functions, geographies, and cultures
Experience serving on a Talent Acquisition leadership team and leading organizational transformation, operating model evolution, or business change initiatives
Strong client service orientation combined with commercial acumen, sound business judgment, and a results-driven mindset
Exceptional executive communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with experience influencing across diverse cultures and global organizations
Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into scalable regional solutions with measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple countries, stakeholders, and business groups
Strong understanding of employer branding, diversity recruiting, emerging Talent Acquisition technologies, and evolving early careers trends across Asia Pacific
Established network of university, industry, and external talent partners across India and Asia Pacific
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities