Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Talent & University Recruiting (2026 New College Grad)

GlobalFoundries • Austin, TX

3d • $50,400 - $88,200 • Onsite

About The Position

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its university recruiting team. In this role, you will serve as a brand ambassador and recruit diverse college students for internships and entry-level positions, while driving engagement with early talent hires. The role calls for a self-starter with a creative, continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position is based onsite in Austin, Texas, with travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or a related field from an accredited degree program.
• At least 1 year of experience in Recruiting, Human Resources, Program Management, Marketing, or a relevant area.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and/or the ability to quickly adapt to different platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• English fluency, written and verbal.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, Texas.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• Prior related internship or co-op experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Track record of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving best practices.
• Experience working cross-functionally with stakeholders in multiple departments with varying agendas.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, or similar settings.
• Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute solutions and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with universities, including faculty, administrators, students, and school organizations.
• Serve as the main point of contact for educational institutions, act as a liaison between institutions and the business, and set and drive results through college partnerships.
• Plan and support annual onsite internship programming.
• Monitor the local marketplace and share local market intelligence with key client groups.
• Implement sourcing strategies to identify talented candidates, with particular attention to diversity initiatives.
• Use the applicant tracking system to capture recruiting and hiring activity.
• Manage candidates throughout the recruiting lifecycle and maintain records in applicant tracking or recruitment systems.
• Collaborate across the organization and community to support early talent recruitment events and programming, as well as strategic university and community outreach initiatives.
• Perform activities safely and responsibly and support Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level