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Blue Bird Corporation · 1 day ago

Talent Acquisition Business Partner, University Relations

Macon, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Blue Bird Corporation is a technology leader and innovator of school buses, focused on safety, reliability, and durability. The Talent Acquisition Business Partner will manage full-lifecycle recruitment for university relations, build talent pipelines, and strengthen relationships with academic institutions while promoting diversity initiatives.

AutomotiveConsumerManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Blue Bird’s brand ambassador on campuses, promoting our mission and employee value proposition to emerging talent

Build and manage strong partnerships with universities, student organizations, and faculty across priority campuses

Organize and attend on-campus and virtual recruiting events (e.g., career fairs, industry days, speaking panels, company spotlights)

Lead sourcing, screening, and selection of candidates for internship and co-op programs across functions

Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for early talent, from pipeline generation through pre-onboarding

Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers and HR focusing on sourcing and attracting top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience

Manage University Ambassador Program, supporting Ambassador training, and University event coordination

Track and report on program KPIs and post-internship conversion success

Provide full-cycle recruiting support for overflow professional openings when needed, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and offer facilitation

Maintain data integrity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and generate reports to monitor event ROI, sourcing effectiveness, and candidate flow

Qualification

Full-lifecycle recruitingUniversity relationsApplicant Tracking System (ATS)Diversity hiringEvent planningPublic speakingRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, or related field

3+ years of professional full-lifecycle recruiting experience required

1–2+ years of direct campus/university recruiting experience required

Proven success in building early talent pipelines and managing recruiting events

Strong relationship-building and communication skills; able to connect with students, faculty, and internal stakeholders across all levels

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Platforms (ATS)

Willingness and ability to travel up to 35% (seasonal based on event calendar)

Preferred

Prior experience working in manufacturing, automotive, or STEM-related industries

Comfort with public speaking, presenting to student audiences, and facilitating professional development sessions (e.g., mock interviews, resume reviews)

Event planning and project management capabilities