Senior Recruiter - University Relations & Talent Branding

Hyve Solutions•Fremont, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a high-impact, results-driven Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment while building a best-in-class University Relations strategy and strengthening our Employment Brand. This role is critical to fueling rapid growth by developing early-career talent pipelines and elevating our reputation as an employer of choice. This is not a transactional recruitment role. We are looking for a strategic talent leader who can build programs, create scalable pipelines, and position the company competitively in the market.

Requirements

7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a high-growth or high-tech environment.
Proven experience building or scaling a University Relations program.
Experience with employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Data-driven mindset with experience tracking and reporting recruiting KPIs.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Experience using Workday system
Strategic Talent Planning
University & Early Career Program Development
Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing
Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication
Data Analytics & Talent Insights
Candidate Experience Excellence
High Urgency & Accountability

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment across assigned functions (technical, operations, corporate, etc.).
Partner with hiring leaders to define talent strategy, workforce planning, and hiring roadmaps.
Drive proactive sourcing strategies using advanced tools, networking, and talent mapping.
Maintain high standards for candidate experience, speed, and quality of hire.
Deliver against aggressive hiring goals in a high-growth environment.
Develop and execute a comprehensive University Relations strategy aligned with workforce planning needs.
Build strategic partnerships with target universities, including career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
Design and manage internship and early career programs, including conversion strategies.
Represent the company at campus career fairs, information sessions, and industry events.
Create structured intern-to-full-time conversion pipelines.
Track and report on university recruiting metrics (conversion rates, diversity outcomes, offer acceptance, ROI).
Partner with Marketing and HR to develop and execute an employer branding strategy.
Strengthen the company’s presence on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and other relevant platforms.
Develop compelling job postings, digital content, and recruitment campaigns.
Promote employee value proposition (EVP) messaging consistently across all recruiting touchpoints.
Leverage social media, content marketing, and campus engagement to build talent communities.
Measure brand effectiveness through applicant flow, engagement metrics, and brand sentiment.
Build sustainable early-career pipelines to reduce long-term hiring risk.
Increase brand visibility within priority universities and industry networks.
Improve offer acceptance rates and time-to-fill.
Enhance candidate experience and employer reputation.
Drive diversity hiring outcomes through targeted university partnerships and inclusive sourcing strategies.