Program Lead – Harbor Academy, Early Talent Strategy

Harbor

Program Lead overseeing the evolution of Harbor Academy and global talent pipeline strategy. Collaborating with leaders to build and execute early talent recruitment plans and partnerships.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in campus recruiting, university relations, and full-cycle talent acquisition, with a focus on developing strategic partnerships and innovative early talent programs. Proven ability to manage global workforce planning and build sustainable talent pipelines aligned with business growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Campus RecruitingUniversity RelationsTalent AcquisitionProgram ManagementHandshake Platform

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle Talent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningInternship Program DesignGraduate Development ProgramsRotational Campus Program Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemGreenhouseHandshake

Industry Keywords

Early Talent ProgramGlobal Workforce StrategyTalent ManagementStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Head of Talent Management to support Harbor's global workforce and capacity planning strategy.
Translate future workforce needs into proactive early talent sourcing and hiring.
Identify critical capability gaps and develop sustainable pipelines aligned with Harbor's long-term business priorities.
Build organizational leverage by expanding Harbor's early-career talent pipeline and reducing long-term reliance on experienced external hiring.
Develop multi-year hiring strategies aligned with business growth, geographic expansion, and evolving capability needs.
Define and execute Harbor's global university partnership strategy across North America, UK, and other priority markets.
Build and continuously foster relationships with universities, faculty, career centers, student organizations, and professional associations.
Identify new and emerging sources of talent aligned with Harbor's workforce strategy.
Position Harbor as an employer of choice for high-potential early-career professionals.
Own the overall program strategy, operating model, participant experience, and alignment to Harbor’s early-talent and workforce priorities.
Collaborate with Talent Development to support the early-talent learning strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in campus recruiting, university relations, full-cycle talent acquisition, workforce planning, or early talent program execution.
Hands on experience designing, scaling, or leading internship or graduate development programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Familiarity with the Handshake campus recruitment platform and previous experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse preferred).
Experience developing and facilitating a rotational campus program preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with universities and business leaders.
Strong program management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication, executive presence, and relationship-building capabilities.
Experience supporting global organizations preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Professional development