Early Talent Recruiting Manager

As the Early Talent Recruiting Manager (Campus Recruiting Manager) you will help build a pipeline of high-potential talent through our undergraduate and MBA intern programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee a team of campus recruiters and a coordinator, managing end-to-end talent acquisition for early career roles, and partner with leaders and internal teams to lead the talent strategy. You will have the opportunity to develop and grow within our HR organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: You will lead, coach, and manage a team of recruiters, aligning with our values and recruiting goals. Foster collaboration, and professional growth within the team
• Program Management: You'll oversee the design, execution, and enhancement of undergraduate and MBA intern programs, including setting program goals, managing budgets, and evaluating success metrics
• Stakeholder Influence & Communication: You will partner with leadership teams, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and other key stakeholders to ensure agreement and communication on expectations and deliverables for all early career programs
• Process Development and Improvement: You'll establish and refine campus recruiting processes to improve candidate experience, hiring efficiency, and engagement with educational institutions. Assess processes to provide a streamlined and effective experience for all involved
• Strategic Recruiting & Sourcing: You will develop and implement innovative recruiting strategies to attract diverse, high-caliber talent from different backgrounds. Leverage partnerships, social media, and recruitment events to build a robust talent pipeline
• KPI Tracking and Reporting: You will track, analyze, and report on recruiting metrics such as conversion rates, pipeline development, and event ROI. Use data insights to improve campus recruiting strategies and optimize program outcomes
• University Relations and Campus Event Management: You'll be the primary liaison with universities, career centers, and academic partners. Plan and attend campus events, including career fairs, workshops, and presentations, to represent our brand and mission. You will travel to key campuses nationwide
• Team Development: You're a collaborator, working with the TA Leader to create development paths for the Early Talent team members.
• Employee Onboarding & Engagement: You'll work with the talent management team to cultivate a supportive onboarding culture that enhances the intern experience and aligns with our broader employee engagement strategy
• Calendar & Budget Management: You will manage the recruiting forecast, events calendar, and program budget to ensure agreement on organizational goals. Partner with TA leader to plan and optimize budget allocations
• Employer Branding & Marketing Strategy: You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute an employer branding and marketing strategy for the Early Careers Program, ensuring our programs attract top talent and reflect our brand's values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, focusing on early career or campus recruiting with at least 3 years managing a team
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS, ideally Workday), Candidate Relationship Management tool (CRM, ideally Phenom) and Handshake
• Experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders
• Demonstrated expertise in managing full life-cycle recruitment, campus events, and large-scale recruitment projects
• Experience in KPI tracking, data analysis, and reporting to drive continuous improvement
• Program management and budget management skills
• Up to 30% travel to key campuses and represent the company at national recruiting events in the fall and spring; day travel between Chicago and Omaha to meet with internal stakeholders on a regular basis

At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Number of Days in Office: 3

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$104,000-$152,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.