Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist, Campus & Customer Advocacy

Summary

Leads the strategy, design, and execution of Subaru''s early career and university recruiting programs, including internships, co-ops, customer service class, and entry-level hiring. Drives high-volume recruiting efforts while building scalable programs, strong university partnerships, and a best-in-class candidate experience aligned with Subaru''s Love Promise. Serves as both a program owner and recruiting lead, ensuring a strong pipeline of emerging talent to meet current hiring needs and future workforce plans.

Core Responsibilities

Early Career Strategy & Program Leadership

• Program Ownership: Leads end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of early career programs including internship, co-op, HS, and entry-level pipelines.

• Workforce Planning Alignment: Partners with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders to forecast early career hiring needs and align programs to future talent strategies.

• Program Scale & Operations: Builds and manages scalable, high-volume recruiting programs, ensuring operational excellence from sourcing through conversion to full-time hires.

• University Partnerships: Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with colleges, universities, and early talent organizations to strengthen pipelines and brand presence.

• Program Experience: Designs and delivers a best-in-class candidate and intern experience, from attraction through onboarding and conversion.

• Program Analytics: Tracks and reports on program success metrics (conversion rates, intern-to-hire, diversity outcomes, time-to-fill) to continuously improve outcomes.

High-Volume & Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Leads full-cycle recruiting for early career, internship, and full-time professional roles, including sourcing, interviewing, offer development, and onboarding.

• Executes high-volume hiring strategies for early career pipelines while maintaining quality and candidate experience.

• Builds and manages early talent pipelines, ensuring readiness for both immediate and future hiring needs.

• Partners with hiring managers to align on role expectations, timelines, and candidate profiles, ensuring efficient hiring outcomes.

Employer Brand & Campus Engagement

• Serves as a brand ambassador for Subaru across university campuses, early career events, and community partnerships.
• Partners with Marketing and Communications to deliver targeted early career employer branding campaigns.
• Leads campus engagement strategy, including events, info sessions, and talent marketing initiatives.
• Activates hiring teams and ERGs to support authentic, inclusive brand representation in early career spaces.

Talent Advisement & Experience

• Acts as a strategic advisor to hiring managers on early career hiring, market trends, and talent availability.

• Ensures a consistent, high-quality candidate experience across all early career touchpoints.

• Guides hiring teams on interview best practices, structured evaluation, and bias mitigation.

• Provides actionable insights to improve candidate readiness, interview quality, and hiring decisions.

Program & Process Optimization

• Leads continuous improvement of early career recruiting processes, tools, and workflows.

• Oversees the design and evolution of internship and early talent programs, ensuring alignment with business needs.

• Utilizes data and insights to drive efficiency, scalability, and return on investment (ROI) across recruiting efforts.

• Partners cross-functionally to enhance onboarding, conversion, and retention strategies for early talent

Required Skills & Personal Qualifications

• High-Level Recruitment Expertise: Proven experience in managing recruitment for all levels up to Director-level positions as assigned by manager and overseeing large-scale hiring initiatives. Familiarity with behavioral and competency-based interviewing techniques and assessments.
• Advanced Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, with proficiency in presenting complex data and recruitment trends clearly and effectively.
• Sourcing and Recruitment Skills: Strong experience in sourcing, creating talent pools, and proactively recruiting passive candidates to meet both immediate and future organizational needs.
• Technological Proficiency: Skilled in using applicant tracking systems (ATSs), with a preference for experience with Oracle Recruiting module (ORC). Capable of managing complex projects effectively within a matrixed organization.
• Strategic Relationship and Decision-Making Abilities: Demonstrated skills in managing relationships across various levels of an organization and making informed decisions that align with strategic goals.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Well-versed in employment law, including Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations, ensuring compliance in all recruitment practices.
• Program Management: Ability to design, scale, and execute early career and university recruiting programs, managing high-volume hiring cycles, cross-functional stakeholders, and partnerships while using data to drive continuous improvement and strong candidate experiences preferred

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor''s Degree required
• At least 6-8 years of experience in strategic recruiting, program management, and/or talent management roles required

Work Environment

• Office Location: Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly)

• Hybrid Role: Remote work 2 days per week (After 90 Days Onboarding)

• Travel Required: 15%

Compensation: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $115000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on your performance. (Internal Job Grade:P3)

Total Rewards & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
• Vehicle Discount Programs

Learning & Development:

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• Formal Mentorship Program
• LinkedIn Learning License

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About Subaru

Love. It's what makes Subaru, Subaru. As a leading auto brand in the US, we strive to be More Than a Car Company. Subaru believes in being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations but with actions that set an example for others to follow. That's what we call our Subaru Love Promise.

Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.

Subaru''s company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.