Director, Early Talent Strategy & Experiences
About The Position
The University Talent team is seeking a Director, Early Talent Strategy and Experiences to define and scale how we build, engage, and strengthen early talent pipelines across technical and non-technical areas. This role is critical in expanding how we connect with talent earlier in their journey and aligning those efforts to evolving business and skill needs. You will lead a portfolio of initiatives that create meaningful, high-quality experiences—from early identification through experiential learning—that deepen engagement and strengthen long-term pipeline health. You will also evolve our Co‑op offering into a more integrated, enterprise-aligned experience that complements our broader early talent strategy and connects more intentionally with other programs, including FIDTERN. We are seeking a thoughtful and driven leader who brings a strategic perspective, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to influence across teams. You translate ideas into action, build scalable approaches, and deliver measurable impact aligned to Fidelity’s future talent priorities.
Requirements
- 8–12 plus years of experience in Talent Acquisition, University Recruiting, Early Talent, or Workforce Strategy
- Experience building or evolving early talent pipelines, engagement strategies, or experiential programs
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
- Ability to align talent strategies to business priorities and future skill needs
- Experience supporting both technical and non-technical talent areas
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across business leaders, HR, and recruiting teams
- Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to influence and build alignment
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and build scalable solutions
- Strong focus on outcomes, metrics, and continuous improvement
- Self-motivated and accountable, with a focus on delivering results
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Responsibilities
- Define and lead the early talent pipeline strategy, building diverse, skills-aligned pipelines for future hiring needs, including pathways beyond traditional university channels
- Design and scale year-round engagement approaches, including talent communities and experiential offerings that connect with talent early in their academic journey
- Evolve and integrate Co‑op into the broader early talent ecosystem, enhancing its structure, experience, and alignment with business and talent needs
- Establish and monitor key indicators of pipeline health, engagement, and long-term effectiveness
- Partner with business leaders to align early talent efforts to workforce planning and emerging skill priorities
- Ensure strong connection across early talent experiences and downstream programs, including FIDTERN and recruiting execution
- Strengthen reach, deepen engagement, and enhance the overall candidate experience
- Provide insights and recommendations to inform strategy, investment, and program direction
- Build and lead a high-performing team with clear goals, accountability, and focus on outcomes
- Deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for candidates, hiring teams, and internal partners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
