Manager, Talent Acquisition – Early Careers

Health Care Service Corporation

Early Careers Program Manager overseeing talent initiatives at HCSC. Leading a team to build sustainable talent pipelines for internships and new graduates.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,700 - $167,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading early career programs and initiatives, with a strong focus on talent attraction and development strategies. Proven ability to collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to build sustainable talent pipelines and enhance employer branding.

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Early Career Program LeadershipTalent Attraction StrategiesProject ManagementRecruiting Technology ExperienceTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentTalent Pipeline BuildingRecruitment StrategyApprenticeship Program ManagementUniversity Relations

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingExceptional Communication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayPeoplesoftTaleo

Industry Keywords

Employer BrandingInternship ProgramsNew Graduate ProgramsEmerging Talent Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic leadership for HCSC's early careers ecosystem
Oversees the execution and continuous improvement of internship, new graduate and emerging talent programs
Leads a team responsible for delivering enterprise-wide early careers initiatives
Collaborates with business leaders and HR partners to build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with organizational workforce needs
Serves as a key ambassador for HCSC's employer brand
Drives innovative talent attraction and development strategies that position HCSC as an employer of choice for emerging talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, marketing, communications
5 years experience in leading or building early career, apprenticeship or university relations programs or initiatives OR 9 years of related field experience
1 year of management or leadership experience
Creative problem solver with exceptional communication skills
Experience working with and recruiting from colleges, high schools and/or organizations supporting apprenticeship programs
Experience in project management
Knowledge of and experience with recruiting technology (i.e. Workday, Peoplesoft, Taleo etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement