Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

People & Culture Department

The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center. Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business. Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values-and we seek to live every value, every day, while thinking creatively to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people.

Position Overview

This position will be based at our site in Port Washington, WI in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in, 2 out)

The Early Careers Talent Acquisition (TA) Partner will lead recruitment efforts for internships and early-career positions across their respective region. This individual will manage the full-cycle recruitment process and drive initiatives that attract, engage, and develop the next generation of Vantage Data Centers talent.

This role plays a critical part in strengthening Vantage's employer brand locally, establishing partnerships with universities, technical schools, and community organizations, and ensuring a positive, inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey. The Early Careers TA Partner will also collaborate closely with the broader TA and HR teams to support company-wide hiring strategies and special projects.

Essential Job Functions

Early Careers & Campus Recruitment

Lead full-cycle recruitment for internships, entry-level, and apprenticeship roles across assigned site(s).

Develop and maintain relationships with regional colleges, universities, and technical schools to build strong early-career pipelines.

Plan and participate in career fairs, campus events, and information sessions to promote Vantage's early talent programs.

Partner with hiring managers to forecast early-career staffing needs and execute proactive recruitment strategies.

Provide tours of Vantage campus and help facilitate on-site interviews, career fairs, and hiring events for local site team.

Full-Cycle Recruitment

Manage job postings, sourcing, screening, and interview coordination to ensure an efficient and consistent process.

Utilize sourcing tools, networking, and creative outreach to identify and engage diverse candidates.

Provide hiring recommendations and manage candidate communications throughout the process.

Maintain accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and generate reports on hiring metrics.

Employer Branding & Partnerships

Represent Vantage Data Centers at campus and community events as an ambassador for early-career opportunities.

Develop partnerships with educational institutions and workforce programs to increase Vantage's visibility in the local talent market.

Support marketing and branding initiatives highlighting Vantage's culture, mission, and early talent programs.

Collaboration

Partner with HR Business Partners, Learning & Development, hiring managers, and the broader TA team to ensure alignment on hiring goals and workforce planning.

Work cross-functionally with Learning & Development and Operations to enhance the internship and early-career experience.

Share best practices and collaborate with other TA Partners to strengthen recruitment strategy and consistency across regions.

Continuous Improvement

Stay informed about market trends, campus recruitment best practices, and regional workforce data.

Analyze recruitment performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.

Contribute to TA process enhancements and special projects as assigned.

Additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or relevant experience.

Minimum 1+ year of recruiting or talent acquisition experience required.

Minimum 1 year of experience Sourcing preferred.

Experience in internship, early careers, or campus recruitment strongly preferred.

Experience supporting a technical or data center environment preferred.

Strong knowledge of Applicant Tracking System(s) and sourcing tools

Experience with full life-cycle recruiting including sourcing, recruiting, scheduling and interviewing in-house

Passion for connecting emerging talent to career opportunities.

A team player who can influence and develop effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels

Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details :

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!