Talent Acquisition Partner, University Relations

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Relations Talent Acquisition Partner supports university relations strategies as they partner with internal customers, universities, organizations, and students to achieve recruitment and business objectives. As part of the university relations team, this role helps identify and recruit top talent to Eastman. This individual partners closely with the team to create and execute a campus recruiting strategy that ensures top external talent is identified and attracted to the organization.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field or commiserate experience is required
Demonstrates a working knowledge of project management, including proven experience of successfully managing project in either a work or academic environment.
Experience working cross functionally, including coordinating with other groups and organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in project work, ensuring high-quality deliverables, including strong organization skills
Proficient knowledge of the recruitment process and campus events and/or activities.
Creativity in researching and developing recruitment solutions as it relates to university relations and campus activities.
Able to travel and recruit at targeted college campuses as required
Knowledge of recruitment processes as it relates to University Relations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access).

Nice To Haves

masters preferred

Responsibilities

Understand business objectives as it relates to talent, while creating and executing recruiting strategies to support the external talent needs of the company
Build a broad talent network through methods such as employee referrals, social media, passive candidate sourcing, etc.
Spend time with stakeholders to fully understand the business, the key talent needs, and the value proposition for prospective candidates. This includes maintaining relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring needs
Understand external talent availability and talent challenges that exist in the markets that supply customer organizations. Utilize this knowledge to design recruiting strategies that efficiently generate top quality candidates
Set strategy & manage key recruiting schools in support of University relations efforts.
Manage and coordinate appropriate communications with candidates during the interview and hiring process
Assist in planning orientation, campus, and intern events, provide training to campus team, intern supervisors, and sponsors
Create and present employment offers for full time, intern, and co-op candidates
Maintain accurate records of applicants in Success Factors
Travel to universities for campus events as needed
Involve Eastman’s ERG (Employee Resource Groups) in campus related activities
Coordinate and assist US sites with their UR programs

Benefits

Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities
Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
Health Savings Account option
Voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
401(k) with a company match
Additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
Eleven paid holidays
One personal day
Paid time off
Paid vacation
Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs