Hybrid Early Talent Recruiter

at Nex

• Job title: Early Talent Recruiter
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• Early Talent Recruiter responsible for developing internship and new graduate hiring strategies at Nex. Focused on building strong campus relationships and optimizing recruitment processes while leveraging data insights.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the full-cycle recruitment strategy for summer interns and early talent programs, aligning closely with business goals across the U.S. and Hong Kong offices.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with universities and external organizations, leveraging deep knowledge of internship program timelines to attract top talent.
• Lead the design and delivery of a world-class summer internship experience from onboarding, learning, mentorship, and performance management to maximize full-time conversion in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with senior business leaders to provide clear visibility into recruitment activities, influence hiring decisions, and manage expectations for both stakeholders and candidates.
• Leverage CRM/ATS platforms (e.g., Handshake, LinkedIn, Greenhouse) to streamline the recruitment process and turn data into actionable insights that drive results.
• Plan and execute campus recruitment events, career fairs, and networking sessions to actively engage with students, promote the employer brand, and build pipelines of high-potential early talent.
• Coordinate pre- and post-event activities, including marketing, candidate follow-up, and tracking ROI, ensuring a seamless and impactful candidate experience.
• Travel internationally and domestically during peak recruiting seasons to engage top talent and strengthen relationships.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in university relations or early-career recruiting.
• Proven experience in early talent recruitment on the U.S. West Coast and Hong Kong, including campus and internship hiring, with a strong understanding of academic program timelines, is highly desirable.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent Nex as a brand ambassador.
• Proven ability to leverage metrics and data to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and generate actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Experienced event planner with the ability to coordinate and manage global travel for recruiting events and initiatives.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with strong project and stakeholder management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to attend recruiting conferences and events as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field