Recruiting Manager Amazon University Talent Acquisition

Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) is on a mission to identify and attract the world's best university talent — future leaders who will drive innovation across Amazon's businesses. We don't just fill roles; we shape the leadership pipeline that fuels Amazon's next chapter.We're looking for an experienced Recruiting Manager to own university recruiting operations end-to-end. In this role, you will:- Lead a team of university recruiters across full-lifecycle recruiting — from strategy through offer close — partnering directly with business leaders across Amazon to deliver exceptional talent- Build and scale programs that elevate the candidate experience and strengthen Amazon's brand on top university campuses- Drive operational excellence — owning metrics, mechanisms, and continuous improvement for one of Amazon's most visible and competitive talent pipelines- Influence stakeholders at all levels — serving as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, program managers, and senior leadership on university hiring strategy and market intelligenceWhy you'll love this role:- High visibility, high impact — university hires step into leadership roles across Amazon; your work directly shapes the company's future- Autonomy with support — you'll own the function with the backing of a seasoned AUTA leadership team invested in your growth- Innovation space — AUTA is evolving fast; you'll have room to challenge the status quo, experiment, and build what's next in university recruiting- Career trajectory — Amazon's scale means your next opportunity is always within reachThis is a role for a builder — someone who thrives in ambiguity, obsesses over candidate and customer experience, and wants to run a program that matters.Key job responsibilities- Own end-to-end university recruiting strategy and execution — lead full-lifecycle recruiting across target MBA programs, from workforce planning and pipeline development through offer close and onboarding handoff- Manage campus and candidate relationships — serve as Amazon's primary recruiting presence at assigned university programs; cultivate long-term partnerships with career services, student clubs, and faculty- Partner with business stakeholders — consult with hiring managers, business unit leaders, and HRBPs to understand talent needs, calibrate role requirements, and deliver candidates who raise the bar- Drive operational mechanisms — own recruiting metrics (pipeline health, conversion rates, time-to-fill, candidate experience scores); run WBRs and deliver data-driven insights to leadership- Develop and execute events strategy — plan and lead on-campus engagements, info sessions, coffee chats, and closed-list events that strengthen Amazon's employer brand with university talent- Manage and improve recruiting processes — identify bottlenecks, design scalable workflows, and implement tools/mechanisms that increase efficiency and candidate quality- Ensure bar-raising hiring standards — uphold Amazon's interview philosophy; coach hiring teams on behavioral interviewing, calibrate loops, and close high-priority candidates- Deliver executive-level reporting — synthesize recruiting performance, market trends, and competitive intelligence into narratives for senior leadership Basic Qualifications: - Experience in recruiting or HR- Experience building, coaching and managing a recruiting team- Experience managing large dispersed recruiting/sourcing teams- Experience working with recruiting tools and systems, including resume databases, internet sourcing tools, and spreadsheets- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- Speak, write, and read fluently in English at C1 level or above Preferred Qualifications: - Experience creating, measuring and scaling workflow among candidates, hiring managers and the recruiting team- Experience managing senior staff or staffing managers- Experience with workforce planning- Experience partnering with hiring teams to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage customer/partner expectationsOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.