Recruiter - University Relations
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
What we need:
The Recruiter - University Relations is an established performer responsible for identifying, attracting, and evaluating top talent to meet the staffing needs of the organization's various Early Careers programs. This role involves collaborating with hiring managers, developing sourcing and recruitment strategies, coordinating interviews, and partnering with Human Resources to ensure the acquisition of qualified and diverse candidates.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates, feedback, and guidance.
- Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals, to identify and attract potential candidates.
- Engage with passive candidates and build relationships to encourage interest in current and future job opportunities with our company.
- Conduct initial screenings and assessments of candidates to evaluate their qualifications, skills, and fit for specific roles.
- Maintain candidate records and information in the applicant tracking system (SuccessFactors), ensuring accuracy and compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Provide support and guidance to hiring managers on best practices for candidate evaluation, interview techniques, and selection decisions.
- Arrange flights, hotels, etc., for candidates that are travelling for interviews.
- Support the implementation of recruitment initiatives and projects to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our talent acquisition processes.
- Participate in employer branding activities, including career fairs, campus recruitment events, and employer networking groups, to promote our company as an employer of choice.
- Partner with hiring managers and department leaders to understand staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies for open positions.
- Maintain and build relationships with external recruiters.
- Perform other duties as needed.
What you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 2-4 years of job-related experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
What you’re good at:
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite products.
What else?
- Occasional travel will be required and may be heavier during the Fall recruitment season.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.