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We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Copeland, a standalone company with 100+ years in the HVACR industry, is seeking an experienced professional to join our global Talent Acquisition team as the Early Careers Recruiting Lead. In this role, you will own the and strategy and execution of university relations and oversee the recruiting work for our early career programs: Accelerate – Copeland’s Early Career Rotational Development Program, and the internship and apprenticeship programs. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with key universities, technical institutions, and professional organizations, while elevating Copeland’s employer brand and attracting top emerging talent. Your work will include recruiting top talent, as well as managing all aspects of the campus recruiting process including event planning, budget management, and follow-up activities. You will also deliver updates and insights to hiring managers and senior leadership on recruitment activities, progress, and challenges. Additionally, you will track and analyze recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of campus recruitment strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
In this role you will leverage your deep experience in University Relations and Early Career recruiting, strong knowledge of creative sourcing strategies and the best practices to lead, manage and shape Copeland’s early talent pipeline. You will partner closely with the Early Career Programs Recruiter, the Sr. Manager of Talent Development – Early Career Programs and regional TA Specialists. This position will be hybrid and based at one of our US locations and will report to the Global Director of Talent Acquisition.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYER BRANDING:

• Deliver a high-touch, personalized candidate experience throughout candidate journey.
• Partner with internal communications, marketing, and branding teams to enhance Copeland’s early talent value proposition and digital presence.
• Support Sr. Manager of Talent Development – Early Career Programs with on-boarding and post hire engagement, events, and group activities, including active participation. Highlight and promote success stories and program ambassadors to strengthen Copeland’s early talent brand internally and externally.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in talent acquisition, with deep expertise in early talent, university relations or campus recruiting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success recruiting at universities and technical institutes in competitive markets.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with external institutions and internal business leaders.
• Ability to travel and attend both virtual and in-person recruitment events, especially during peak recruiting seasons.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States, unrestricted for an unlimited period of time - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS tools, associated job boards and candidate platforms, including Workday, RippleMatch and Handshake.
• Proven stakeholder management expertise and an ability to build relationships across organizational departments and geographical cultures.
• Ability to connect inclusion and belonging aspirations to practical strategies and actions.
• Proven record of success recruiting professionals in engineering, operations, or similar functions.
• Previous experience working in start-up or rapidly evolving environment characterized by fast-paced change within a lean structure.