Western Digital Sr Recruiter University Recruitment & Early Career Program Management 

Malaysia, Penang 

799071293

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As a University Relations Program Manager, you will partner with both hiring managers and our core university partners to identify, source, screen, and hire top talent. On-campus, you’ll be a brand ambassador for Western Digital, aligning the company with strategic partnerships to help us attract a diverse pipeline of talent. To the business, you will be a key partner, understanding hiring needs and identifying a strong slate of candidates for interviews. You will play a key role in promoting our world-class Western Digital brand, developing strong partnerships, proactively building a pipeline of new college grads and interns for existing and future needs of the organization, and delivering our new college grad and internship programs.

University & Campus Recruiting:

• Develop and execute university hiring strategies across target campuses in alignment with workforce planning needs
• Build strong partnerships with academic institutions, student organizations, and career services
• Lead end-to-end campus hiring events, career fairs, info sessions, and internship interviews
• Drive brand presence on campus through employer branding initiatives, alumni engagement, and social media campaigns
• Partner with hiring managers to define internship and graduate hiring needs, timelines, and job requirements
• Implement innovative sourcing techniques to attract top early career talent

Program Management - Early Career Talent:

• Design and manage structured early career programs (internships, graduate trainee programs, final-year projects)
• Develop rotation schedules, onboarding frameworks, learning and development plans, mentorship, and evaluation processes
• Track program effectiveness and make data-driven improvements to improve retention and performance outcomes
• Create engagement strategies and events that foster community, inclusion, and belonging for early career cohorts
• Manage relationships with stakeholders across HR, L&D, business functions, and senior leadership

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years in university recruiting, campus programs, or early talent development
• Previous experience in University/Campus Recruiting preferred

SKILLS:

• Thrives in a fast-paced ambiguous environment and has the ability to manage changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrates strong project management skills with exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills