Campus Lead Recruiter/ University Lead

4 weeks ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Western Digital Full time

Company Overview

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Job Summary

As a Campus Lead Recruiter/ University Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing campus recruitment strategies to attract top talent from leading engineering and technical institutions across India. You will serve as the primary point of contact between the company and campus stakeholders, including career services offices, student organizations, and faculty members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive campus recruitment strategies to attract top engineering and technical talent from target universities and colleges across India.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with career services offices, placement coordinators, faculty members, and student organizations to facilitate effective campus engagement and recruitment efforts.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers and HR partners to identify hiring needs, define internship and full-time hiring requirements, and develop tailored recruitment plans for each campus.
  • Lead the end-to-end campus recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience at every stage.
  • Work with the global university team to design and develop a globally consistent inclusive early talent program that is compelling and delivers a world-class experience to candidates and hiring teams.
  • Design and deliver a comprehensive Orientation Program, aligned with Global best practices, that equips interns and new college hires with Western Digital global culture and values.
  • Implement a globally aligned intern offboarding process, incorporating global best practices and local requirements.
  • Manage campus recruitment budgets, resources, and logistics effectively to maximize ROI and achieve recruitment goals within established timelines and budget constraints.
  • Analyse recruitment data, track key performance metrics and generate reports to evaluate the effectiveness of campus recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate effectively as One team and take part in functional projects and initiatives.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and competitor activities in campus recruitment and talent acquisition, and leverage insights to continuously enhance recruitment strategies and processes.
  • Coordinate and participate in campus events, including career fairs, tech talks, workshops, and networking sessions, to promote the company's brand, culture, and career opportunities to students.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 6 - 10 years of experience in campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or related HR roles, preferably in the technology or semiconductor industry.
  • Proven track record of success in developing and executing campus recruitment strategies, engaging with campus stakeholders, attracting top talent from leading engineering and technical institutions.
  • Strong understanding of campus recruitment best practices, trends, and challenges in the Indian market, with a focus on engineering and technical talent.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders at all levels and ensuring positive Candidate experience
  • Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and drive results independently.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to target campuses across India and work flexible hours as needed to support campus recruitment activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the poster.

Western Digital's Commitment to Diversity

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Accommodation Request

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.



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