Program Manager, Talent Acquisition

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University Recruiting & Early Careers Program Manager, Talent Acquisition

Job location: Bayan Lepas, Penang

Job Description

As a University Relations Program Manager, you will partner with both hiring managers and our core university partners to identify, source, screen, and hire top talent. On-campus, you’ll be a brand ambassador for Manufacturing, aligning the company with strategic partnerships to help us attract a diverse pipeline of talent. To the business, you will be a key partner, understanding hiring needs and identifying a strong slate of candidates for interviews. You will play a key role in promoting our world-class Manufacturing brand, developing strong partnerships, proactively building a pipeline of new college grads and interns for existing and future needs of the organization, and delivering our new college grad and internship programs.

University & Campus Recruiting:

Develop and execute university hiring strategies across target campuses in alignment with workforce planning needs
Build strong partnerships with academic institutions, student organizations, and career services
Lead end-to-end campus hiring events, career fairs, info sessions, and internship interviews
Drive brand presence on campus through employer branding initiatives, alumni engagement, and social media campaigns
Partner with hiring managers to define internship and graduate hiring needs, timelines, and job requirements
Implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top early career talent
Program Management - Early Career Talent:

Design and manage structured early career programs (internships, graduate trainee programs, final-year projects)
Develop rotation schedules, onboarding frameworks, learning and development plans, mentorship, and evaluation processes
Track program effectiveness and make data-driven improvements to improve retention and performance outcomes
Create engagement strategies and events that foster community, inclusion, and belonging for early career cohorts
Manage relationships with stakeholders across HR, L&D, business functions, and senior leadership
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related fields
Minimum of 5 years in university recruiting, campus programs, or early talent development
Previous experience in University/Campus Recruiting preferred
SKILLS:

Client focused individual with outstanding judgment & creative problem-solving skills
Thrives in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and has the ability to manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines
Demonstrates strong project management skills with exceptional organization and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills