University Relations & Talent Acquisition Lead

UNKNOWN; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Talent Acquisition & University Relations Specialist to build pipelines across Ohio and engage with colleges, universities, and industry partners. The role focuses on campus recruiting, internship programs, scholarships, and early‑career development, reporting to HR leadership.

You will partner with hiring managers, lead recruitment strategies, and travel across Ohio and Kentucky to meet universities and career fairs, while representing Pepper in educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, university relations, campus recruiting, or a related talent function.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with candidates, hiring leaders, educational institutions, and industry partners.
• Experience developing talent pipelines, sourcing candidates, and leveraging recruiting technologies, market research, and talent attraction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build talent pipelines across Ohio for all levels and roles.
• Partner with hiring leaders on workforce planning, recruiting strategies, and market insights.
• Source, assess, and engage qualified candidates through diverse recruiting channels.
• Develop candidate relationships to support current and future hiring needs.
• Monitor recruiting metrics, talent trends, and employer branding initiatives to improve hiring outcomes.
• Lead relationships with local colleges, universities, trade schools, workforce development organizations, and industry partners.
• Develop and execute campus, apprenticeship, and early-car eer recruiting strategies.
• Represent the organization at career fairs, trade school events, networking opportunities, and workforce development initiatives.
• Build partnerships with educators, career services teams, student organizations, and skilled trades programs to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Coordinate student engagement programs, scholarships, internships, apprenticeships, and employer branding activities to attract future talent.

Skills

Relationship‑building

Networking

Communication

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

ATS

Recruiting software

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Talent Acquisition & University Relations Specialist to build pipelines across Ohio and engage with colleges, universities, and industry partners. The role focuses on campus recruiting, internship programs, scholarships, and early‑career development, reporting to HR leadership.

You will partner with hiring managers, lead recruitment strategies, and travel across Ohio and Kentucky to meet universities and career fairs, while representing Pepper in educational