Campus Talent Acquisition Advisor

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We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Campus Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring interns for Valmont’s internship program. This role will design, manage, and continuously improve our campus recruiting strategy to attract top early-career talent. The incumbent will represent Valmont’s brand and culture on campus and in the community, building strong relationships and fostering meaningful connections. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience creating and managing campus programs who is passionate about connecting emerging talent with meaningful career opportunities.

This is an on-site position, located in our Global Headquarters in Omaha, NE.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and executes campus recruiting strategies to attract top student and early-career talent.
• Partners with hiring managers and HR leaders to define internship needs and manage requisitions in Workday.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with colleges, universities, and student organizations to promote Valmont’s brand and culture.
• Sources, screens, and interviews candidates for internship and entry-level roles, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Plans and participates in campus events, career fairs, and networking activities to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Coordinates interviews, offer letters, background checks, and onboarding logistics for interns.
• Tracks recruiting metrics, provides regular updates on hiring progress, and recommends process improvements.
• Serves as a Valmont ambassador, fostering long-term partnerships with academic institutions and future talent.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to offer acceptance.
• Proven ability to build and manage campus recruitment or intern programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends for recruiting events; minimal travel (≤10%) may be required.
• Skilled in leveraging technology and networking to source and engage candidates.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and team members.
• High focus on candidate experience and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
• A professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP
• Experience recruiting in a manufacturing environment
• Proven knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations, including affirmative action plan compliance

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas.  The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.   The employee is expected to work in a cubicle office environment and utilize proper ergonomic safeguards, such as monitor height and position, keyboard location and height, and proper wrist rests.  Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  Occasional travel may be required to sites within the U. S. sites. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to facilitate recruiting events.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk when moving about the office.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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