Director, Early Talent Strategy – Experiences

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Director of Early Talent Strategy at Fidelity Investments, leading engagement in talent acquisition efforts. Building diverse pipelines and aligning early talent strategies with business priorities.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeMerrimack • Kentucky, New Hampshire, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the early talent pipeline strategy, building diverse, skills-aligned pipelines for future hiring needs, including pathways beyond traditional university channels
Design and scale year-round engagement approaches, including talent communities and experiential offerings that connect with talent early in their academic journey
Evolve and integrate Co‑op into the broader early talent ecosystem, enhancing its structure, experience, and alignment with business and talent needs
Establish and monitor key indicators of pipeline health, engagement, and long-term effectiveness
Partner with business leaders to align early talent efforts to workforce planning and emerging skill priorities
Ensure strong connection across early talent experiences and downstream programs, including FIDTERN and recruiting execution
Strengthen reach, deepen engagement, and enhance the overall candidate experience
Provide insights and recommendations to inform strategy, investment, and program direction
Build and lead a high-performing team with clear goals, accountability, and focus on outcomes
Deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for candidates, hiring teams, and internal partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 plus years of experience in Talent Acquisition, University Recruiting, Early Talent, or Workforce Strategy
Experience building or evolving early talent pipelines, engagement strategies, or experiential programs
Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
Ability to align talent strategies to business priorities and future skill needs
Experience supporting both technical and non-technical talent areas
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across business leaders, HR, and recruiting teams
Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to influence and build alignment
Ability to navigate ambiguity and build scalable solutions
Strong focus on outcomes, metrics, and continuous improvement
Self-motivated and accountable, with a focus on delivering results
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Talent AcquisitionUniversity RecruitingWorkforce StrategyEarly Talent PipelinesEngagement StrategiesExperiential ProgramsMetricsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCollaborationStakeholder ManagementCommunicationInfluencingAccountabilitySelf-motivationOutcome Focus

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree