University Recruiting & Early Careers Program Manager, Talent Acquisition
Job location: Bayan Lepas, Penang
Job Description
As a University Relations Program Manager, you will partner with both hiring managers and our core university partners to identify, source, screen, and hire top talent. On-campus, you’ll be a brand ambassador for Manufacturing, aligning the company with strategic partnerships to help us attract a diverse pipeline of talent. To the business, you will be a key partner, understanding hiring needs and identifying a strong slate of candidates for interviews. You will play a key role in promoting our world-class Manufacturing brand, developing strong partnerships, proactively building a pipeline of new college grads and interns for existing and future needs of the organization, and delivering our new college grad and internship programs.
University & Campus Recruiting:
- Develop and execute university hiring strategies across target campuses in alignment with workforce planning needs
- Build strong partnerships with academic institutions, student organizations, and career services
- Lead end-to-end campus hiring events, career fairs, info sessions, and internship interviews
- Drive brand presence on campus through employer branding initiatives, alumni engagement, and social media campaigns
- Partner with hiring managers to define internship and graduate hiring needs, timelines, and job requirements
- Implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top early career talent
Program Management - Early Career Talent:
- Design and manage structured early career programs (internships, graduate trainee programs, final-year projects)
- Develop rotation schedules, onboarding frameworks, learning and development plans, mentorship, and evaluation processes
- Track program effectiveness and make data-driven improvements to improve retention and performance outcomes
- Create engagement strategies and events that foster community, inclusion, and belonging for early career cohorts
- Manage relationships with stakeholders across HR, L&D, business functions, and senior leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related fields
- Minimum of 5 years in university recruiting, campus programs, or early talent development
- Previous experience in University/Campus Recruiting preferred
SKILLS:
- Client focused individual with outstanding judgment & creative problem-solving skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and has the ability to manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrates strong project management skills with exceptional organization and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM9,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person