What does a Talent Acquisition Program Manager do at Swire Coca-Cola?The Talent Acquisition Program Manager builds and scales Swire Coca-Cola’s early career and skilled trade talent pipelines by leading campus recruiting and internship programs and partnering with universities and technical schools. This role works closely with Organization Effectiveness and Leadership Development to connect early talent hiring to career pathways, rotational experiences, and long-term capability building. Using data, strong partnerships, and market insights, the Program Manager ensures Swire attracts, develops, and converts early talent into future leaders and critical frontline talent.
Job Details: Job Level: 6
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and execution of Swire’s university and early career recruitment strategy, aligning programs with long-term workforce planning goals
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify early talent needs and ensure alignment with program strategy
Partner with the Organization Effectiveness and Leadership Development teams to connect early career initiatives to ongoing talent development, including career pathing, rotational programs, and workforce capability building
Design and manage a high-impact summer internship program, overseeing end-to-end recruitment, program development, and conversion strategies that improve intern engagement and full-time hire outcomes
Create engaging learning, networking, and professional development opportunities for interns and early career hires
Use data, feedback, and benchmarking to assess program impact, improve outcomes, and share insights with senior leadership
Build and maintain partnerships with target universities, career centers, and student organizations to attract diverse, high-potential talent
Manage the Campus Ambassador and Employee Alumni programs to strengthen Swire’s presence on campus and enhance brand advocacy
Build and maintain partnerships with CDL schools, technical schools, and workforce development organizations to create skilled trade pipelines that support operational hiring needs
Stay informed on market trends and best practices in campus recruiting and skilled trade development to ensure Swire remains competitive and forward-thinking
Represent Swire at university and community events, acting as a key ambassador for our employer brand and early career opportunities
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (1 additional year of experience required in lieu of every 1 year of schooling) required
8+ years of experience in recruiting, with 3+ years managing university or early career programs required
Ability to travel as needed to support campus and partnership activities, 25% concentrated primarily during fall & spring recruiting seasons
Demonstrated success leading projects or programs and driving cross-functional collaboration
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and competing priorities effectively
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR analytics tools to optimize recruiting strategies and measure program impact
Hybrid role with on-site requirement two days a week