Recruiter, Amazon University Talent Acquisition
Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) is seeking an experienced Recruiter to play a key role in attracting and hiring Amazon's future leaders from the student talent pipeline operating in a high volume context.
The ideal candidate brings deep Talent Acquisition expertise, a strong bias for data-driven decisions, and the ability to operate with autonomy in complex, ambiguous environments. You are a natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced settings, earns trust at all levels of the organization, and consistently raises the bar for recruiting excellence.
Key job responsibilities
Mentorship & Team Elevation
Coach and mentor junior recruiters (L4/L5), sharing expertise and modeling high standards for recruiting craft, stakeholder management, and operational rigor
Contribute to team capability-building by developing training materials, facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions, and championing a culture of continuous learning
The ideal candidate brings deep Talent Acquisition expertise, a strong bias for data-driven decisions, and the ability to operate with autonomy in complex, ambiguous environments. You are a natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced settings, earns trust at all levels of the organization, and consistently raises the bar for recruiting excellence.
Key job responsibilities
- Design and lead end-to-end recruiting strategies for high-priority student roles across Amazon business lines, including sourcing, assessment, and selection frameworks
- Proactively identify emerging talent pools and build scalable pipelines for current and future hiring needs
- Serve as a subject matter expert on university recruiting trends, competitive landscape, and best practices to inform hiring strategy
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers
- Lead the development and implementation of on campus recruiting strategy
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across the candidate experience, interview process, and operational workflows
- Partner with AUTA program teams to align recruiting execution with centralized program goals and timelines
- Build and maintain reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into campus recruiting performance and enable proactive course correction
Mentorship & Team Elevation
Coach and mentor junior recruiters (L4/L5), sharing expertise and modeling high standards for recruiting craft, stakeholder management, and operational rigor
Contribute to team capability-building by developing training materials, facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions, and championing a culture of continuous learning
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience recruiting, hiring and developing talent
- Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting analytics tools to manage requisitions and report on pipeline health