Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner, NA

Vantage Data Centers • Port Washington, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. People & Culture Department The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business. Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values—and we seek to live every value, every day, while thinking creatively to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people. Position Overview This position will be based at our site in Port Washington, WI in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in, 2 out) The Early Careers Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner will lead recruitment efforts for internships and early-career positions across their respective region. This individual will manage the full-cycle recruitment process and drive initiatives that attract, engage, and develop the next generation of Vantage Data Centers talent. This role plays a critical part in strengthening Vantage’s employer brand locally, establishing partnerships with universities, technical schools, and community organizations, and ensuring a positive, inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. The Early Careers TA Partner will also collaborate closely with the broader TA and HR teams to support company-wide hiring strategies and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1+ year of recruiting or talent acquisition experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience Sourcing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking System(s) and sourcing tools
• Experience with full life-cycle recruiting including sourcing, recruiting, scheduling and interviewing in-house
• Passion for connecting emerging talent to career opportunities.
• A team player who can influence and develop effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in internship, early careers, or campus recruitment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting a technical or data center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for internships, entry-level, and apprenticeship roles across assigned site(s).
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional colleges, universities, and technical schools to build strong early-career pipelines.
• Plan and participate in career fairs, campus events, and information sessions to promote Vantage’s early talent programs.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast early-career staffing needs and execute proactive recruitment strategies.
• Provide tours of Vantage campus and help facilitate on-site interviews, career fairs, and hiring events for local site team.
• Manage job postings, sourcing, screening, and interview coordination to ensure an efficient and consistent process.
• Utilize sourcing tools, networking, and creative outreach to identify and engage diverse candidates.
• Provide hiring recommendations and manage candidate communications throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and generate reports on hiring metrics.
• Represent Vantage Data Centers at campus and community events as an ambassador for early-career opportunities.
• Develop partnerships with educational institutions and workforce programs to increase Vantage’s visibility in the local talent market.
• Support marketing and branding initiatives highlighting Vantage’s culture, mission, and early talent programs.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, hiring managers, and the broader TA team to ensure alignment on hiring goals and workforce planning.
• Work cross-functionally with Learning & Development and Operations to enhance the internship and early-career experience.
• Share best practices and collaborate with other TA Partners to strengthen recruitment strategy and consistency across regions.
• Stay informed about market trends, campus recruitment best practices, and regional workforce data.
• Analyze recruitment performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to TA process enhancements and special projects as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees