Contract Recruiter - College Relations Team

This is a Contingent position with our company (1-year assignment or longer) Workstyle: Onsite (80% onsite / 20% remote) Work Locations: Candidates must be willing to work onsite at one of the following locations: Marysville, OH Russells Point, OH Anna, OH Lincoln, AL We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced College Recruiter to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent for co-op, internship, and entry-level professional opportunities across the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes, building relationships with universities and business partners, developing talent pipelines, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience while supporting Honda's early career hiring initiatives. Roles and Responsibilities Manage the full-cycle recruiting process for co-op, internship, and entry-level hiring needs across multiple business areas. Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce planning needs and develop effective recruiting strategies. Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for recurring co-op, internship, and entry-level positions by prioritizing co-op conversions and other strategic sources. Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top early-career talent. Support and attend university recruiting events, career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and other talent attraction activities. Screen, interview, and evaluate candidates to assess qualifications, skills, and organizational fit. Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, offer processes, and onboarding activities. Act as an talent advisor for designated Honda companies, providing recruiting guidance and expertise. Track and report recruiting metrics designed to measure effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts. Partner closely with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to ensure a positive recruitment experience. Stay current on recruiting trends, labor market conditions, and best practices related to early career talent acquisition. Participate in strategic recruiting projects and business initiatives as needed. Support recruiting, hiring, and business-related events, including travel as required. Required Qualifications 3+ years of recruiting preferably supporting college, university, internship, co-op, or entry-level recruiting programs. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Experience managing multiple requisitions and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to travel and support recruitment events as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting college recruiting, university relations, internship programs, or entry-level hiring initiatives. Experience planning and executing career fairs, campus events, and candidate engagement activities. Experience recruiting for Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, or other professional functions. Experience using applicant tracking systems, candidate relationship management tools, and job posting platforms. Knowledge of employment laws and regulations related to recruiting and hiring. Strong presentation and networking skills. Position Factors 80% onsite / 20% remote work arrangement. Support multiple customers across various business units and locations. Frequent interaction with universities, students, hiring managers, and business leaders. Support recruiting and hiring events throughout the year. Travel required to support college recruiting activities, career fairs, campus events, and hiring initiatives both in-state and out-of-state. Average of 2-3 recruiting trips during the fall, 2-3 trips during the spring, and 1-2 trips during the summer. Approximately 30% travel annually.