TA Business Partner (Early Careers & Branding)

Watlow•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The TA Business Partner (Early Careers & Branding) supports the US early careers program, hourly workforce recruiting across multiple U.S. locations and global employment branding strategy. This role plays a key part in executing recruiting strategies for direct labor positions as well as rotational program hires, interns, and co-ops. Responsibilities include coordinating hiring events, engaging candidates, and building strong relationships with local schools, universities, workforce development programs, and community partners to attract top talent.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in a corporate recruiting setting.
1+ years of experience focusing on Early Career or Campus recruiting.
1+ years of experience supporting employment branding initiatives.
Ability to travel to regional campuses and events as needed.
Experience working with an applicant tracking system (ATS).
Experience with campus recruiting platforms and CRM strategies.

Nice To Haves

Dayforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the full-cycle recruitment process for U.S. early career roles (internships, co-ops, rotational programs), including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer support to hiring managers during the hiring/onboarding process.
Plan, coordinate, and represent Watlow at campus and community recruiting events, including career fairs, info sessions, site tours, and networking events.
Maintain early career pipeline data and assist in designing content and campaigns to support candidate engagement and retention.
Lead and support recruiting strategies for hourly & skilled trade roles across multiple U.S. sites.
Collaborate with site HR and operations teams to understand workforce needs and align recruiting efforts accordingly.
Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, technical schools, career centers, and student organizations to strengthen early talent pipelines.
Support and execute site hiring events, job fairs, and different hiring events.
Support employer branding efforts and talent campaigns, including early careers engagement.
Ensure recruiting materials and events reflect Watlow’s culture and EVP.
Help create content and initiatives that connect with future talent pipelines.
Ensure recruiting materials, branding assets, and giveaways are prepared and aligned with Watlow’s employer brand.