Program Lead – Harbor Academy, Early Talent Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Head of Talent Management to enhance Harbor's global workforce and capacity planning approach.

• Convert anticipated workforce requirements into proactive early talent sourcing and recruitment efforts.

• Recognize critical skill gaps and create sustainable talent pipelines that align with Harbor's long-term business objectives.

• Enhance organizational leverage by broadening Harbor's early-career talent pipeline and minimizing the long-term dependency on hiring experienced external candidates.

• Formulate long-term hiring strategies that correspond with business expansion, geographic outreach, and evolving capability requirements.

• Establish and implement Harbor's global university partnership approach across North America, the UK, and other key markets.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with universities, faculty members, career centers, student organizations, and professional associations.

• Discover new and emerging talent sources that resonate with Harbor's workforce strategy.

• Position Harbor as the employer of choice for high-potential early-career professionals.

• Oversee the comprehensive program strategy, operating model, participant experience, and alignment with Harbor’s early talent and workforce priorities.

• Work in tandem with Talent Development to bolster the early-talent learning strategy.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in campus recruiting, university relations, full-cycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, or execution of early talent programs.

• Practical experience in designing, scaling, or managing internship or graduate development programs within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

• Familiarity with the Handshake campus recruitment platform along with prior experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse is preferred).

• Experience in developing and leading a rotational campus program is a plus.

• Proven ability to forge strategic partnerships with universities and business leaders.

• Strong program management and organizational competencies.

• Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and relationship-building abilities.

• Experience supporting global organizations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off

• Professional development