Campus Talent Acquisition Advisor

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring interns for Valmont's internship program. This role will design, manage, and continuously improve our campus recruiting strategy to attract top early-career talent. The incumbent will represent Valmont's brand and culture on campus and in the community, building strong relationships and fostering meaningful connections. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience creating and managing campus programs who is passionate about connecting emerging talent with meaningful career opportunities. This is an on-site position, located in our Global Headquarters in Omaha, NE.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to offer acceptance.
• Proven ability to build and manage campus recruitment or intern programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for recruiting events; minimal travel (≤10%) may be required.
• Skilled in leveraging technology and networking to source and engage candidates.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
• High focus on candidate experience and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources
• A professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP
• Experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment
• Proven knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes campus recruiting strategies to attract top student and early-career talent.
• Partners with hiring managers and HR leaders to define internship needs and manage requisitions in Workday.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleges, universities, and student organizations to promote Valmont's brand and culture.
• Sources, screens, and interviews candidates for internship and entry-level roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Plans and participates in campus events, career fairs, and networking activities to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Coordinates interviews, offer letters, background checks, and onboarding logistics for interns.
• Tracks recruiting metrics, provides regular updates on hiring progress, and recommends process improvements.
• Serves as a Valmont ambassador, fostering long-term partnerships with academic institutions and future talent.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees