Role Overview

Genus PLC has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for an Early Career Program Manager to lead our Award Winning campus recruiting program. Our Early Career Program was recognized by Campus Forward as one of the top Small Early Career Programs in 2023.

This is a remote position, but will require visits to our DeForest, WI, campus to provide onsite support intern activities and events when necessary. The Early Career Program Manager has primary accountability for developing and implementing strategies to attract, engage, and retain early in career talent. This role involves establishing and nurturing relationship with universities, colleges, and students, managing internship programs, organizing campus and onsite events, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure a successful candidate experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage internship and early in career programs that provide valuable experiences for both students and the organization.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of interns.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key school contacts, faculty, and student organizations.
• Collaborate with schools to create internship and recruitment opportunities for students.
• Plan and execute campus recruitment events including career fairs, information session, and workshops.
• Represent the organization at school events to promote the company and its career opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR partners and hiring manages to identify hiring needs for entry-level positions.
• Implement innovative strategies to attract top talent, including social media campaigns, employer branding initiatives, and networking events.
• Design and implement early career development programs, including training sessions, mentorship programs, and leadership initiatives.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Communicate program goals, updates, and successes to internals teams and external partners.
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Performs other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)• Prior recruiting experience preferably in a corporate setting• Strong interpersonal and networking skills• Ability to work independently and as part of a team• Excellent organizational and project management skills particularly event planning• Exceptional communication skills• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:• Prior experience in university relations or campus recruiting • Experience with employer branding and social media recruitment strategies• Familiarity with various recruiting tools and platforms (experience with iCims is a plus)

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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