Early Career Recruiter

Specialized•Morgan Hill, CA

About The Position

The Early Career & University Relations Recruiter leads recruiting efforts for interns, co-ops, and recent graduates across Specialized. Working closely with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and People & Culture, this role builds talent pipelines, strengthens university partnerships, and delivers a strong candidate experience from initial contact through hiring. The recruiter helps introduce emerging talent to careers at Specialized and supports the company’s early-career hiring programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, university relations, admissions, or related experience.
Demonstrated success managing multiple searches and stakeholder groups simultaneously.
Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management skills.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to travel for university recruiting events and campus partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting internship, co-op, or university recruiting programs.
Experience recruiting within engineering, product, design, technology, or consumer product organizations.
Experience representing an employer at university events, conferences, or career fairs.
Familiarity with Workday Recruiting or similar ATS platforms.
Passion for cycling, sport, outdoor, or performance-driven brands.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting for internship, co-op, and early-career positions across Specialized.
Build and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
Represent Specialized at career fairs, campus events, networking opportunities, and recruiting programs.
Partner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and hiring plans.
Source, screen, and interview candidates and guide them through the hiring process.
Deliver a candidate experience that reflects the Specialized brand.
Build talent pipelines across Engineering, Design, Product, Digital, Operations, and Corporate functions.
Coordinate campus recruiting events, information sessions, and internship programs.
Support intern onboarding, engagement, and conversion efforts.
Track recruiting activity, pipeline health, and hiring outcomes, and continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.

Benefits

Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition.
Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO; acupuncture and physical therapy are included.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions when enrolled in the HDHP.
Dental and vision plans.
401(k) company matching.
Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program providing access to individualized mental well-being care.
Generous vacation, sick, paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
Career development and degree assistance.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Industry pro-deal discounts and perks.