Manager, Early Careers

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Oversee Early Careers programs across the UDX portfolio, managing teams responsible for Early Careers programming and recruitment. Drive innovative, scalable curriculum strategies and talent acquisition initiatives aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. Champion continuous improvement through data insights, technology integration, and process optimization to deliver high-impact learning experiences. Additionally, shape and implement talent acquisition strategies for internships and post-graduate programs aligned with long-term business objectives, ensuring UDX attracts, hires, and retains top early career talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
5+ years progressive experience in managing early career programs and university/college recruitment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven ability to develop and execute managing internship, co-op, or graduate programs, including forecasting, pipelining, and internal mobility planning.
Strong understanding of campus recruiting strategies and early career talent pipelines.
Demonstrated success in building and managing early career recruitment infrastructure, including processes, templates, and scalable toolkits.
Strong Interpersonal and relationship-building skills with demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of an organization.
Experience in employer branding and campus engagement.
Proven ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams through clear vision, strategic guidance, and collaborative leadership.
Demonstrated effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize activities with the drive, energy and follow-through necessary to achieve results while thriving in a rapid-paced, changing business environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with diverse teams and handle many tasks simultaneously, often with inflexible tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal clients and external vendors both verbally and in writing.
Tact/diplomacy and confidentiality to handle sensitive information and Team Member interactions.
Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics to measure program success
Must be detail oriented and consistently accurate.
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook) required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver innovative, scalable curriculum tailored for UDX Early Careers programs, ensuring high-quality learning experiences and continuous improvement.
Develop strategies to enhance program effectiveness by implementing process improvements across all curriculum components—addressing technology gaps, optimizing resource management, and documenting workflows to achieve program goals and deliverables.
Lead and manage a team of Early Careers Programming Specialists and Recruiters, driving the overall talent acquisition strategy for internships and early career roles.
Oversee proactive workforce planning, strategic talent pipelining, and effective resource and relationship management.
Champion Early Career program initiatives that create seamless pathways for emerging talent across the UDX enterprise, building a dynamic, future-ready workforce.
Build and sustain strategic partnerships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to strengthen the early talent pipeline.
Represent UDX through engaging presentations and networking opportunities with internal stakeholders and external audiences, promoting internship and early career programs to attract top emerging talent.
Develop and execute a comprehensive advertising and recruitment strategy for early career and internship programs, positioning UDX as an employer of choice.
Oversee recruitment marketing initiatives across digital platforms, media, and community channels, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging.
Oversee and manage the UDX Early Careers program budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to maximize program impact.
Serve as a strategic liaison between Comcast and NBCUniversal to align early career initiatives, leverage best practices, and identify synergies across corporate entities.
Partner closely with HR business partners, program hiring managers, and key stakeholders to design and deliver immersive learning experiences that enhance the early talent journey and support organizational goals.
Oversee the development and management of talent acquisition reporting and requisition dashboards, delivering actionable insights to drive data-informed recruitment strategies.
Ensure reporting tools are optimized for accuracy, visibility, and alignment with business priorities.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.