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Partnering closely with hiring managers, Talent Acquisition, and People & Culture, you'll build talent pipelines, strengthen university partnerships, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first conversation through hire.\nThis is an opportunity to help shape the future of Specialized by connecting exceptional emerging talent with meaningful careers.\nYou'll play a key role in introducing the next generation of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers to one of the most iconic brands in cycling.\nIf you're passionate about building relationships, identifying exceptional talent, and creating great candidate experiences, we'd love to hear from you.\nHOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE\nLead full-cycle recruiting for internship, co-op, and early-career hiring across Specialized.\nBuild and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, faculty, and student organizations.\nRepresent Specialized at career fairs, campus events, networking opportunities, and recruiting programs.\nPartner with hiring managers to develop recruiting strategies and hiring plans.\nSource, screen, interview, and guide candidates through the hiring process.\nDeliver a premium candidate experience that reflects the Specialized brand.\nBuild talent pipelines across Engineering, Design, Product, Digital, Operations, and Corporate functions.\nCoordinate campus recruiting events, information sessions, and internship programs.\nSupport intern onboarding, engagement, and conversion efforts.\nTrack recruiting activity, pipeline health, and hiring outcomes while continuously improving recruiting effectiveness.\nWHAT YOU NEED TO W IN\nBachelor's degree or equivalent experience.\n3+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, university relations, admissions, or related experience.\nDemonstrated success managing multiple searches and stakeholder groups simultaneously.\nStrong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management skills.\nExceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.\nStrong organizational and project management skills.\nAbility to travel for university recruiting events and campus partnerships.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nExperience supporting internship, co-op, or university recruiting programs.\nExperience recruiting within engineering, product, design, technology, or consumer product organizations.\nExperience representing an employer at university events, conferences, or career fairs.\nFamiliarity with Workday Recruiting or similar ATS platforms.\nPassion for cycling, sport, outdoor, or performance-driven brands.\nPAY\nBelow is a summary of compensation elements for this role if based in California:\nCalifornia Base Pay Range: $97,000 - $133,000\nAt Specialized, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and will depend on work experience, skills, certifications, and location.\n BENEFITS\nAs a full-time, regular teammate, you are eligible for the following benefits, beginning the first of the month following your start date.\nBenefits include:\nCompetitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition \nComprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included) \nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer HSA contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) \nDental and Vision plans \n401(k) Company Matching \nCompany-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance \nEmployee Assistance Program that provides access to individualized mental well-being care \nGenerous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off \nCareer Development & Degree Assistance \nFitness & Wellness Reimbursement \nIndustry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks \nFor additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com.\nWe want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone - especially those from marginalized groups - to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized! 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