As the Early Career Program Manager at Lockton, you will develop and execute innovative student & early career recruitment programs for the organization at a high level.  One of the most important responsibilities will be to ensure that consistent, high-quality recruiting and marketing practices are designed.  This role will strategize by creating, developing, and executing programs and ambassador training to be used nationally and through a DEI lens. The development of deep academic partnerships will also be a key responsibility.

• Develop Long-Term Talent Acquisition Strategies: Design and implement long-term strategies to attract and retain top talent, aligning with the company's overall business goals and growth plans.
• Analyze Market Trends: Conduct market research and analyze trends in the talent acquisition space to ensure the company remains competitive in attracting early career talent.
• Enhance Employer Branding: Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to enhance the company's employer brand, making it a top choice for early career professionals.
• Implement Data-Driven Recruitment: Utilize data analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven decisions to improve the recruitment process.
• Foster Innovation in Recruitment: Identify and implement innovative recruitment practices and technologies to streamline the hiring process and improve candidate experience.
• Develop Succession Planning Programs: Create and manage succession planning programs to ensure a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
• Strategic Partnerships: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with industry organizations, professional associations, and other key stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts, such as Gamma Iota Sigma, NAAIA, and others.
• Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy that aligns with the company's values and business objectives.
• Leadership Development: Design and execute leadership development programs for early career professionals to prepare them for future leadership roles within the company.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for early career recruitment programs, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment.

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred.
• 7 plus years of experience in talent acquisition.
• 5 plus years developing and executing new college recruiting programs.
• Corporate recruiting background preferred.
• Knowledge of job posting sites and media channels.
• Ability to work with multiple groups, including remote teams, and build strong personal networks across a complex, fast-moving organization.
• Experience in recruiting and branding to college students; use of innovative marketing approaches to maximize an employer’s campus presence and reputation.
• Experience in college sourcing and recruiting, outreach program development or HR with people management skills, mentoring and influencing various recruiting parties.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, excellent problem-solving capabilities, and superior analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills to track and report recruiting outcomes.
• Ability and comfort with presenting in front of small to large audiences.
• Proficiency in application and operation of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.
• Travel will be required up to 50% during peak recruiting seasons.