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Lead Recruiter – Early Career Talent

Lead Recruiter – Early Career Talent

CompanyRipple
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$144000 – $162000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in University/Early Talent Recruiting or related recruiting roles (experience with technical hiring preferred)
  • Proven experience building and executing scalable early-career hiring programs that align with business goals
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with a track record of partnering with cross-functional teams and business leaders
  • Deep commitment to delivering outstanding candidate experiences and ensuring inclusive hiring practices
  • Experience leading and organizing recruiting events—both on campus and at large-scale conferences
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency with recruiting platforms such as Greenhouse, Gem, Untapped, and university career systems
  • Willingness to travel as needed for recruiting events and on-campus engagements

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with business leaders to understand hiring needs and align early talent strategies to meet workforce planning goals
  • Design and continuously improve end-to-end early talent programs, ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience from initial engagement through onboarding
  • Develop and scale university engagement strategies, including building long-term partnerships with key schools and programs
  • Collaborate with internal teammates and cross-functional teams, such as marketing and branding teams, to elevate our visibility through campus events, career fairs, hackathons, and relevant conferences
  • Advance our internship and new grad hiring programs globally, ensuring alignment with academic calendars, program requirements, and regional needs
  • Collaborate with the UBRI (University Blockchain Research Initiative) team to integrate academic partnerships into the recruiting funnel
  • Use data and insights to assess program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and guide decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with technical hiring preferred