Senior Talent Development Specialist – Campus Recruitment Programs

D.R. Horton•Arlington, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Talent Development Specialist to lead and execute early talent hiring initiatives across the United States. This position is based in Arlington, Texas and supports national campus recruitment efforts. This role is responsible for full-cycle campus recruitment, summer internship program leadership, and long-term university partnership development. The ideal candidate will bring strong relationship-building skills, proven experience managing high-volume hiring pipelines, and the ability to translate evolving business needs into scalable campus recruiting strategies. This role plays a critical partnership function, collaborating closely with the Director of Training & Development and Careers/Recruiting teams to deliver a premium internship experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
2-4 years of professional recruiting experience, including direct campus and internship recruitment.
Ability to work in office full-time based in Arlington, TX.
Independent Travel: Up to 25%25 during peak seasonal campus visits with additional off cycle events as needed.
Demonstrated success managing high-volume internship and early-career hiring pipelines
Strong knowledge of full cycle recruiting processes
Proven ability to lead business meetings and provide guidance on hiring decisions
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
Experience with applicant tracking systems and college recruitment platforms (Taleo, Handshake) preferred
Ability to manage seasonal workload fluctuations aligned with university recruiting cycles

Nice To Haves

Experience with applicant tracking systems and college recruitment platforms (Taleo, Handshake) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting for early talent programs, with primary responsibility for summer internship hiring and early-career pipeline development
Manage multiple concurrent hiring pipelines while ensuring consistent, high-quality candidate experience
Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers and business leaders to align on candidate profiles, skill requirements, and workforce planning needs
Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and evaluate candidates for technical capability, academic achievement, and organizational alignment
Oversee offer process execution, including candidate communication and coordination with internal partners
Maintain accurate requisition and candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System
Ensure compliance with established recruitment processes and employment guidelines
Serve as the primary campus recruitment leader supporting national university partnerships
Build and sustain strategic relationships with universities, faculty, career centers, and student organizations
Representing the organization at career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and virtual engagements
Ensure compliance with established processes and school guidelines.
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Summer Internship Program
Design and manage structured internship activities, including onboarding, orientation sessions, professional development workshops, leadership engagement events, and networking opportunities
Partner with business leaders to ensure calendar alignments and structured performance feedback
Facilitate intern engagement initiatives that reinforce company culture and strengthen long-term talent pipelines
Oversee program evaluations, intern feedback collection, and continuous improvement efforts
Support conversion strategies for high-performing interns into full-time hires
Implement scalable processes to improve recruiting efficiency and effectiveness
Partner with internal leaders to align program timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Support onboarding readiness and ensure seamless transition from offer acceptance to hire
Evaluate and maintain recruiting dashboards and metrics related to program KPIs
Ensure accuracy and integrity of recruiting data within reporting systems