[Hiring] Director, Early Talent Programs @Military Spouse Corporate Career Network

Role Description

The Director of Early Talent Programs plays a critical role in shaping the future workforce of Acuity’s global organization. This leader drives the strategy to attract, develop, and retain early-career talent across key regions—initially focused on the U.S., Mexico, and Ireland, with expansion to additional global locations over time.

• Oversee early-career pipelines including university partnerships, internship and co-op programs, and rotational leadership development programs.
• Work closely with business leaders, HR teams, and academic partners to position the company as an employer of choice for emerging talent around the world.

• Develop and execute a global early talent strategy aligned with long-term workforce needs, collaborating with senior business leaders and HR partners across regions.
• Develop and expand early-career programs for undergraduate and advanced-degree candidates, including internships, co-ops, and leadership rotations, to support business objectives.
• Monitor and improve talent pipeline effectiveness, ensuring high-quality candidate and employee experiences from recruitment through conversion.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with universities, colleges, professional associations, and student groups in key areas.
• Represent the company at academic events, advisory boards, and recruitment summits.
• Lead global campus recruiting strategies that strengthen our employer brand and increase visibility across targeted institutions.
• Partner with Marketing/Communications teams to develop engaging campus marketing campaigns, social media outreach, and digital content that reflect our global employer brand and associate value proposition.
• Oversee the planning and execution of campus events, on-site experiences, competitions, and other engagement activities.
• Enable and influence business leaders globally to engage with early talent initiatives and support program success.
• Implement performance management, mentorship, training sessions, and development experiences for interns and early-career leadership hires.
• Drive conversion strategies that help transition top interns and program participants into full-time roles across global business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive career experience, with strong preference for prior experience in global talent acquisition, university relations, or early-career program leadership within a multinational organization.
• Proven ability to design, scale, and manage early-talent and leadership development programs across multiple regions.
• Experience working with HR technologies, ATS platforms, and campus recruiting tools.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with universities and external partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including influencing across cultures and time zones.
• Willingness and ability to travel for campus events and global partnership.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking & global workforce planning.
• Relationship building & stakeholder influence.
• Program design & operational excellence.
• Employer branding & marketing insight.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Leadership & talent development.
• Matrixed organization navigation.

Benefits

• The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $268,500.00.