Senior Early Careers Recruiter

The Cigna Group

. Lead end-to-end recruiting for undergraduate leadership development programs, internships, and other early career hiring needs .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $99,500 - $165,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end recruiting processes, including talent pipeline development, stakeholder consultation, and the use of modern recruiting technologies. Proficient in managing high-volume recruiting efforts and enhancing candidate experiences through effective communication and project management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent Acquisition ExperienceCampus RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsSourcing ToolsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Recruiting AnalyticsSkills-Based HiringInterview PracticesAssessment PracticesDigital Recruiting Technology

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingWritten CommunicationNegotiationOrganizationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPhenomCandidate Relationship Management Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeNACE Membership

Industry Keywords

Undergraduate RecruitingLeadership Development ProgramsHigh-Volume RecruitingTalent Market TrendsEmployer Brand

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end recruiting for undergraduate leadership development programs, internships, and other early career hiring needs
Translate workforce priorities into sourcing, attraction, assessment, selection, and offer strategies
Build talent pipelines through campus relationships, student organizations, professional associations, virtual channels, digital outreach, and targeted partnerships
Use labor market, campus, competitor, candidate, and funnel insights to advise stakeholders and adjust recruiting strategies
Guide hiring teams in skills-based, structured, and consistent selection practices
Strengthen candidate and hiring manager experiences through communication, follow-through, and offer closing
Plan and deliver campus and virtual recruiting events
Manage multiple projects, requisitions, stakeholders, and deadlines
Champion the employer brand and improve recruiting processes, tools, technology, and ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of recruiting or related Talent Acquisition experience, including early careers, university recruiting, internships, leadership development programs, high-volume recruiting, or comparable talent programs
Demonstrated success leading complex recruiting work, influencing stakeholders, and managing competing priorities with close attention to detail
Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management platforms, including Workday and Phenom
Knowledge of sourcing tools, interview and assessment practices, and recruiting analytics
Understanding of undergraduate recruiting cycles, candidate expectations, skills-based hiring, talent market trends, and emerging risks
Ability to use modern recruiting technology and emerging digital and AI capabilities responsibly
Ability to protect candidate information and apply sound professional judgment
Strong consultation, relationship-building, written communication, interviewing, negotiation, organization, and project management skills
Ability to travel up to 20% annually
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
NACE membership and active involvement highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence
Hybrid/home working options