Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Early Careers

General Motors South America; São Caetano do Sul; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors South America in Brazil is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead Early Career Programs across the country. You will build partnerships with universities, manage recruitment events, and oversee intern, trainee, and new graduate hiring.

You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to design programs that attract and retain top early-career talent while championing diversity and an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years in university recruiting, talent acquisition, or program management.
• Proven success managing large-scale recruitment programs and events.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to travel across Brazil for campus events (approx. 20–30%).
• Advanced English

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve Brazil’s early career programs (internships, trainees).
• Build strategic university partnerships and manage campus events.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for early talent roles, ensuring onboarding and inclusive processes.
• Partner with hiring managers and global teams to align talent strategies.
• Use data to measure program outcomes and inform decisions.
• Create engaging campaigns to promote GM on campuses and social platforms.

Skills

University recruiting

Talent acquisition

Campus partnerships

Event management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid (three times per week, at minimum).

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to lead our Early Career Programs across Brazil. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our workforce by building strong partnerships with academic institutions, managing recruitment events, and overseeing the full lifecycle of intern, trainee and new graduate hiring. You will be the face of our brand on campus and the architect of a best-in-class early talent experience.

This position sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and relationship management. You’ll collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and university stakeholders to design and execute programs that attract, develop, and retain top early-career talent. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love building relationships, and have a passion for developing future leaders, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Execution

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Brazil’s early career programs (internship, trainee).
• Align program goals with business needs and talent strategy.
• Partner with the Global Early Career Talent team and the Talent Marketing team.
• Develop and execute annual campus recruiting plans, including timelines, budgets, and success metrics.

University Partnerships & Events

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, colleges, and student organizations across Brazil.
• Represent the company at career fairs, info sessions, hackathons, and networking events.
• Partner with academic institutions to co-create programming, sponsorships, and research collaborations.

Recruitment & Candidate Experience

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for early talent roles: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding and offboarding experience for interns, trainee and new grads.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruiting efforts.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Train and support intern managers to deliver meaningful project experiences and mentorship.
• Collaborate with global early-career teams to share best practices and drive consistency.

Data & Insights

• Use data to identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on program outcomes.

Branding & Engagement

• Drive brand awareness through innovative campus campaigns and digital outreach.
• Organize signature events that connect students with our mission, culture, and leaders.
• Create compelling content for social media, job boards, and university platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in university recruiting, talent acquisition, or program management.
• Proven success managing large-scale recruitment programs and events.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.Ability to travel across Brazil for campus events (approx. 20–30%).
• Advanced English

Preferred Skills

• Strong experience in managing and delivering experienced hiring.
• Spanish is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with the Brazilian post-secondary education landscape.
• Experience in tech, automotive, or engineering industries.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment.