Senior Associate, University Recruiter

Job Description

KPMG is currently seeking a University Recruiter to join our University Talent Acquisition team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, using independent judgment and discretion, a university recruiting strategy program for each school within the individual recruiter's university portfolio using a knowledge of industry, KPMG services cross-functionally and geographical competitive landscape in order to influence and shape future recruiting strategies; Plan, execute and oversee campus activities and events both on campus or virtual that are inclusive of that strategy; This position has budgetary management responsibilities for their respective school(s); Develop and deploy the school’s university recruiting strategy for all service lines and candidate profiles to support an open application process
• Manage and develop school teams, educating them on our recruiting approach and methodology and provide guidance as needed to carry out the customized strategy of the school(s); This position is the primary liaison to the college placement office and key faculty at target schools; Develop and design strategic presentations and liaise with the Talent Acquisition Solutions team to execute programs to promote the firm's opportunities; Provides guidance to more junior team members, as needed
• Establish relationships with partners and other key stakeholders to understand the needs of the different service lines and offices to deliver recruiting initiatives, programs and share/leverage best practices; Build external partnerships with diversity, student and industry specific organizations as well as on campus contacts; Consult with local office/practice recruiting partners and liaisons, Recruiting Managers/Senior Associates and other team members to help with recommended recruiting strategy
• Identify, develop and execute a diversity hiring plan for assigned schools and focus outreach on increasing hiring of underrepresented populations
• Ensure that the hiring process complies with KPMG policies and procedures as well as employment laws and regulations; Participates in various special projects for University Talent Acquisition leadership
• Analyze and summarize candidate feedback and key trends and present to Recruiting Managers/Senior Associate to aide in interview selections and pre-identify candidates for other upcoming recruiting events; Make strategic recommendations based on their analysis and findings; Stay abreast of industry knowledge, campuses and best practices for recruiting; Analyzes and summarizes to stakeholders all trends, competitive intelligence, and key performance metrics to influence data driven decisions

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of recruiting, event planning or professional services experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills; Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; client service mindset; Self-starter, resourcefulness; Creative and innovative mindset; Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and has the ability to manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines; Poise and maturity to be the KPMG representative on campus to students, faculty, and school administration
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Excellent time management and organization skills; Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel (including creation and manipulation of pivot tables, development of charts and graphs) and PowerPoint (design, graphics, charts, graphs)
• Able to use data and analytics to report on results and influence decision-making; Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in customizing a strategy to meet a business need; Experience with ATS and CRM platforms, preferably Avature, is desired
• Ability to travel and work overtime, as needed