Talent Acquisition Manager - College Recruiting
About The Position
The Talent Acquisition Manager – College Recruiting leads the recruitment of college students for internships and full-time roles, partnering with leaders across Pipe, Plant, Federal, Marine, and Corporate groups to identify hiring needs. This role drives campus engagement at targeted schools through career fairs, interviews, and strategic relationship building, while positioning the company as a top partner at key institutions. The Manager supervises the College Talent Acquisition team, collaborates with hiring managers to meet staffing goals, and serves as the expert for early‑career recruiting, onboarding, and delivering a strong new‑hire experience.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Requirements
- Knowledge of hiring practices, job classification, benefits, negotiation, and employment regulations
- Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and sourcing strategies
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong organizational and analytical skill
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Operations Management, or a related field (required)
- Minimum of 7 years of recruiting experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment (required)
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience (required)
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the College Talent Acquisition team, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures
- Coach, train, and develop team members; conduct regular performance evaluations
- Serve as a subject matter expert in early‑career talent acquisition and retention strategies
- Improve and streamline recruiting processes in partnership with TA leadership
- Build and maintain strong relationships with colleges, universities, and campus partners
- Manage full‑cycle recruitment for internship and early‑career roles
- Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations
- Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand staffing needs
- Oversee candidate screening, including resume reviews and phone interviews
- Train hiring managers and interview teams on effective selection practices
- Maintain positive communication with applicants to ensure an excellent candidate experience
- Track and analyze recruiting metrics to drive continuous improvement
- Present hiring insights and performance data to leadership
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry within the applicant tracking system
Benefits
- Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
- Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
- Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
- Student loan resources
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
- Free life insurance and disability policy
- Free access to healthcare coordinators
- Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
- Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
- Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
- 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
