Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, University Relations and Programs (Hybrid)

$106,000 - $120,000/Yr

Eversource Energy - Westwood, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Westwood, MA

Utilities

About the position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant for University Relations and Programs at Eversource will lead the strategy and execution of campus recruitment activities for various college-level programs. This role focuses on building relationships with colleges and universities to create a diverse talent pipeline, enhancing on-campus programs, and promoting Eversource's opportunities within the community. The consultant will manage the full lifecycle of recruiting, from sourcing candidates to extending offers, while ensuring a positive experience for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Consult with key stakeholders to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies.
• Design and deliver programs that meet business requirements and address college hiring challenges.
• Interact with students and candidates to ensure a positive experience.
• Source, develop, and maintain a pipeline of diverse talent for immediate hiring needs.
• Create and execute campus-recruiting plans with targeted marketing strategies.
• Design and facilitate university relations activities and events.
• Track results and effectiveness of college recruiting activities.
• Utilize ATS and CEM for managing the recruiting lifecycle and ensuring compliance.
• Manage communication with applicants, including resume reviews and interview preparations.
• Lead communication with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure timely feedback and actions.
• Meet established metrics for the assigned business unit or function.
• Participate in various HR/Recruiting project initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of recruiting experience, focusing on university recruiting.
• Knowledge of full lifecycle campus recruiting components.
• Experience developing campus administration relationships and recruiting programs.
• Prior experience in a high-volume recruiting setting.
• Strong organizational, time management, and process management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and demonstrate a candidate-centric approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with strong MS Office skills; experience with Workday ATS or other enterprise TA systems is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with diversity outreach events.
• Creative problem-solving skills for recruiting obstacles.
• Ability to adapt to changes in process and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program including salary range of $106,000-$120,000/year plus incentive.
• Hybrid work model requiring in-office presence two days per week at specified locations.