Senior Campus Recruiting Specialist

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

8d•$88,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we believe that attracting and developing top early-career talent is one of the most powerful ways we advance our Mission. In this role, you will be part of the Emerging Talent & Careers team, leading strategic efforts to attract, engage, and hire top early‑career talent. You’ll partner with hiring managers, program leads and recruiting colleagues across the full recruiting lifecycle—from outreach and candidate engagement to interviews, offers, and intern conversion. As a Senior Campus Recruiting Specialist with a strong focus on attracting top talent with diverse experience, skills, and perspectives, you will collaborate closely with the Diversity Program Manager to build and execute strategies that strengthen our talent pipeline. This includes leading recruiting efforts at partner schools and cultivating relationships with national diversity organizations (e.g., MLT, SWE, SHPE, O4U) as well as early-identification student programs. This position will report to the Engineering Intern Recruiting Team Lead. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This is an onsite position and will reside in Minneapolis, MN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in campus recruiting, diversity recruiting, or early-career talent acquisition.
Ability to travel up to 40% during peak season for campus and recruiting events across the US.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience recruiting at or building partnerships with HBCUs and national diversity organizations.
Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
Experience serving as a professional brand ambassador in both virtual and in-person settings.
High sense of urgency, strong follow-through, and commitment to confidentiality.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
Strong decision‑making, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
Results-oriented, highly organized, and accountable with the ability to meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work products.
Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and fast‑changing environments.
Knowledge of EEO, AAP, and OFCCP compliance practices.
Experience using Workday, Paradox, and Handshake preferred.
Experience working effectively in a remote or virtual team environment.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

HBCU & Diversity Program Ownership Lead direct recruiting engagement for HBCU and other partner schools through campus strategy execution, end-to-end implementation, and relationship management, while providing direction and oversight to campus teams.
Build strong partnerships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations to drive awareness and attract high-quality early-career talent.
Represent Medtronic at on‑campus, virtual, and hybrid events to elevate brand awareness and drive candidate engagement.
Strategic Sourcing & Candidate Experience Source, screen, and engage top early-career candidates through targeted outreach, events, and partnerships.
Prepare candidates through coaching, interview readiness, and process education to ensure a positive and inclusive experience.
Guide candidates through all stages of the recruiting process while maintaining momentum and minimizing bottlenecks.
Pipeline & Recruitment Operations Manage candidate pipelines, interview coordination, and candidate slates with accuracy and transparency.
Ensure strong recruiter coverage across assigned schools and timely progression of candidates through the recruiting funnel.
Talent Advisory & Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted talent advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on candidate fit, pipeline health, and inclusive hiring best practices.
Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition partners and program teams to align with broader campus strategies.
Continuous Improvement Monitor recruiting data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Support additional campus recruiting initiatives and special projects as needed.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)