Campus Recruiter

Cognizant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Singapore is seeking a Campus Recruiter to attract and hire top talent from universities. This role involves building partnerships, managing campus events, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about engaging with young talent, possess excellent communication skills, and have a background in recruitment or university relations. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment to enhance the company’s early-career recruitment program.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or university relations is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to travel to various campuses and events as required.
• Passion for engaging with students and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, colleges, and student organisations.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend campus recruitment events.
• Promote the company’s brand and career opportunities to students.
• Source, screen, and interview students and recent graduates.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to align recruitment strategies.
• Manage the candidate experience from application to offer.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular updates.
• Stay informed about trends in campus recruitment.

Skills

Campus outreach and networking

Interviewing and candidate evaluation

Event planning and coordination

Employer branding and marketing

Data tracking and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Job description

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

A Campus Recruiter is responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent from universities and colleges to support the organization’s early career hiring needs. This role involves building relationships with academic institutions, managing campus recruitment events, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, colleges, and student organisations to build a strong pipeline of potential candidates.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend campus recruitment events such as career fairs, information sessions, and on-campus interviews.
• Promote the company’s brand and career opportunities to students through presentations, social media, and targeted outreach.
• Source, screen, and interview students and recent graduates for internship and entry-level roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand business needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
• Manage the candidate experience from application to offer, ensuring timely communication and feedback.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular updates on hiring progress and campus engagement activities.
• Stay informed about trends in campus recruitment and competitor activities to enhance the company’s university hiring programme.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Prior experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or university relations is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to travel to various campuses and events as required.
• Passion for engaging with students and building relationships.

Key Skills

• Campus outreach and networking
• Interviewing and candidate evaluation
• Event planning and coordination
• Employer branding and marketing
• Data tracking and reporting

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with young talent, representing a company at public events, and driving the success of early-career recruitment programmes.