**Business Title:** Senior Associate, University Talent Acquisition
**Requisition Number:** 88503 - 66
**Function:** Business Support Services
**Area of Interest:**
**State:** NY
**City:** New York
**Description:**
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a University Recruiter to join our Human Resources organization.
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)
+ Manage and develop school teams, educating them on our recruiting approach and methodology, and providing guidance as needed to carry out the customized strategy of the school(s); act as the primary liaison to the college placement office and key faculty at target schools; develop and designed strategic presentations and liaises with the Talent Acquisition Solutions team to execute programs to promote the firm's opportunities; provide 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 & industry specific organizations as well as on campus contacts; develop and deploy the school's university recruiting strategy for all service lines and candidate profiles to support an open application process
+ 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, & 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; stay abreast of industry knowledge, campuses, and best practices for recruiting; analyze and summarizes to stakeholders all trends, competitive intelligence, and key performance metrics to influence data driven decisions
+ Participate in various special projects for University Talent Acquisition Leadership
Qualifications:
+ Minimum two years of recent recruiting, event planning, or professional services experience
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
+ Poise and maturity to be the KPMG representative on campus to students, faculty, and school administration; strong communication and presentation skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; client service mindset
+ Exceptional time management and organization skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects; Self-starter; resourcefulness; creative and innovative mindset
+ Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel (including creation and manipulation of pivot tables, development of charts and graphs) and PowerPoint (design, graphics, charts, and graphs); ability to use data and analytics to report on results and influence decision making; experience with ATS and CRM platforms, preferably Avature, is preferred, but not required
+ Capacity to exercise discretion and independent judgment in customizing a strategy to meet a business need; thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and can manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines; ability to travel and work overtime, as needed
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).
**GL:** 5
**GF:** 15309