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We are looking for a strategic, Hands-on and results-driven Campus Hiring Lead to spearhead our university recruitment efforts. You will play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top entry-level talent across technical and business roles to meet our evolving workforce needs. You will develop relationships with key academic institutions, manage end-to-end campus recruitment cycles, and ensure a consistent pipeline of future-ready talent for Cvent. What you will be doing: 1.Campus Strategy & Execution: Design and implement an annual campus hiring strategy aligned with business needs across engineering, product, and business functions. Identify and build long-term partnerships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 engineering colleges, management institutes, and universities. Drive participation in campus events such as pre-placement talks, hackathons, case competitions, guest lectures, etc. 2.Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and HRBPs to understand headcount plans and role requirements. Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing market intelligence and insights into campus trends 3.People Management Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of campus recruiters and coordinators. Set clear goals, provide regular coaching, and conduct performance reviews to ensure team effectiveness and growth. Drive operational efficiency and accountability within the team through effective delegation and resource planning. 4.End-to-End Recruitment Own the end-to-end campus recruitment lifecycle from branding, sourcing, assessments, interviews, offer rollout to onboarding. Drive digital assessments, group discussions, and panel interviews to identify high-potential candidates. Manage ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and dashboards to track hiring progress, candidate experience, and hiring funnel metrics. Ensure a seamless and high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint. 5.Employer Branding Collaborate with the marketing and employer branding teams to enhance Cvent's visibility and attractiveness among students. Represent Cvent at university career fairs, seminars, and industry panels. 6.Reporting & Analytics: Track and analyze campus hiring performance metrics like Offer to Join Ratio, Cost Per Hire, Diversity to measure ROI and drive continuous improvement. Share regular dashboards and reports with leadership to drive data driven decisions. What you will need for this role: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Masters in HR preferred. 812 years of experience in talent acquisition with at least 34 years leading campus hiring programs in a product or tech-driven company. Experience engaging with engineering and business schools across India and/or globally. Strong project management skills; able to plan, execute, and scale campus programs. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills. Data-driven mindset with a passion for identifying and developing early-career talent. Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, HackerRank, Coderpad, and ATS platforms like iCims or Workday is a plus
