Manager/Senior Manager - Campus Recruitment

Job Description : Manager/Senior Manager - Campus RecruitmentJob Title : Manager/Senior Manager - Campus RecruitmentDepartment : Human Resources / Talent AcquisitionLocation : Delhi/Delhi NCREmployment Type : Full-TimeRole Overview :We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager - Campus Recruitment to lead and drive the organisations campus hiring strategy across premier universities and institutions. This role will be responsible for building a strong early-careers talent pipeline, strengthening employer branding, and aligning campus hiring initiatives with long-term business and workforce objectives.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in large-scale campus hiring, stakeholder management, talent planning, and recruitment operations while delivering an exceptional candidate and campus engagement experience.Key Responsibilities :Strategic Campus Hiring :- Develop and execute the organisations campus recruitment strategy aligned with business growth plans and workforce forecasting.- Build annual and long-term campus hiring roadmaps across graduate, postgraduate, and niche talent segments.- Identify and establish partnerships with top-tier universities, colleges, and academic institutions.- Drive diversity hiring initiatives and strengthen inclusive campus outreach programs.Stakeholder & Relationship Management :- Partner closely with business leaders, HR leadership, and hiring managers to understand talent requirements and future workforce needs.- Build and maintain strong relationships with university leadership, placement cells, faculty members, and external partners.- Represent the organisation at campus events, leadership talks, career fairs, and industry forums.Employer Branding & Talent Engagement :- Lead employer branding initiatives targeted toward early-career talent.- Design and implement innovative engagement programs, internship initiatives, competitions, and pre-placement interactions.- Enhance candidate experience and strengthen the organisations positioning as an employer of choice on campuses.Recruitment Operations & Governance :- Oversee end-to-end campus recruitment operations including sourcing, assessments, interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination.- Establish recruitment KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure hiring effectiveness and ROI.- Optimize recruitment processes through data analytics, technology adoption, and process improvements.- Ensure adherence to hiring governance, budgets, and compliance standards.Team Leadership :- Lead, mentor, and develop the campus recruitment team.- Drive high-performance culture through capability building, coaching, and process excellence.Qualifications & Experience :- Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.- 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition with significant exposure to campus recruitment strategy.- Proven experience managing large-scale campus hiring across multiple regions or business units.- Strong understanding of employer branding, workforce planning, and recruitment analytics.- Experience engaging with premier institutes and managing senior stakeholders.Key Competencies :- Strategic thinking and workforce planning- Stakeholder and relationship management- Leadership and team management- Employer branding and talent engagement- Data-driven decision-making- Strong communication and presentation skills- Project and program managementWhat We Offer :- Opportunity to lead strategic talent initiatives at an enterprise level.- Exposure to leadership teams and business-critical workforce planning.- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

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