Senior Manager, Early Career Recruiting

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. Lead and develop a team of early career recruiters responsible for U.S.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $158,257 - $221,559 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing early career recruiting strategies, managing high-performing teams, and utilizing data-driven insights to enhance recruiting effectiveness. Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and optimize recruiting processes across multiple business functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition LeadershipUniversity Recruiting StrategyRecruiting Metrics DevelopmentTeam Management and CoachingEmployer Branding and Engagement

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Hard Skills

Early Career RecruitingUniversity Engagement StrategiesRecruiting AnalyticsPerformance ManagementProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsCandidate Relationship Management PlatformsRecruiting Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Campus HiringInternship ProgramsNew Graduate Rotational ProgramsTechnical EngagementAerospace and Engineering Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of early career recruiters responsible for U.S. internships, campus full-time hiring, new graduate rotational programs, and apprenticeships
Develop and execute a comprehensive U.S. early career recruiting strategy aligned with workforce plans and business objectives
Establish annual recruiting plans, hiring goals, university engagement priorities, and resource allocation strategies
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing recruiting team with clear expectations and performance standards
Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition leadership to translate workforce requirements into recruiting strategies
Lead recruiting execution for apprenticeship, internship, and new graduate rotational programs
Oversee campus recruiting activities, career fairs, information sessions, technical engagement events, and university partnerships
Collaborate on employer branding, communications, university engagement, digital campaigns, and student outreach
Establish and monitor recruiting KPIs including pipeline health, hiring progress, offer acceptance, time to fill, candidate experience, university recruiting effectiveness, and ROI
Use recruiting analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks to improve strategy and operational efficiency
Drive process improvements and scalable recruiting practices
Manage recruiting budgets, vendor relationships, event investments, and other resources
Represent Early Career Recruiting in cross-functional planning and provide strategic insights and performance updates to senior leadership
Champion accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, including military experience
10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including significant university recruiting, campus hiring, or early career talent acquisition experience
5+ years of experience leading recruiting teams, including direct people management, performance management, coaching, and professional development
Demonstrated success developing and executing early career recruiting strategies supporting multiple business functions or locations
Experience managing large-scale internship, university recruiting, or new graduate hiring initiatives in a complex or rapidly growing organization
Strong understanding of the U.S. university recruiting landscape, academic recruiting cycles, campus engagement strategies, and emerging talent market trends
Proven ability to establish recruiting metrics, evaluate performance, and use data to influence business decisions and improve outcomes
Experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels
Excellent communication, organizational, project management, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage competing priorities, lead through ambiguity, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel domestically as required to support university recruiting activities, business partnerships, and team engagement
U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or asylee required
Successful completion of Blue's Standard Background Check required
Preferred: experience leading early career recruiting teams in aerospace, engineering, advanced manufacturing, technology, or other highly technical industries
Preferred: experience managing recruiting strategies across multiple U.S. locations and business units
Preferred: demonstrated success scaling internship and new graduate recruiting programs while maintaining high standards for candidate quality and experience
Preferred: experience supporting rotational development programs and aligning recruiting and participant selection with long-term workforce needs
Preferred: experience developing strategic university partnerships
Preferred: strong understanding of employer branding, digital recruiting campaigns, student engagement, and innovative sourcing strategies
Preferred: experience using applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management platforms, and recruiting analytics tools
Preferred: ability to develop recruiting forecasts, manage budgets, and optimize university recruiting investments
Preferred: experience implementing recruiting process improvements, automation, or new technologies
Preferred: ability to build collaborative relationships across Talent Acquisition, HR, business leadership, and university partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results
Reasonable accommodation for the application and interview process