Job Description

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Overview:
Cvent is a leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider with more than 4,800 employees and nearly 22,000 customers worldwide. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business.
The DNA of Cvent is our people, and our culture has an emphasis on fostering intrapreneurship --a system that encourages Cventers to think and act like individual entrepreneurs and empowers them to act, embrace risk, and make decisions as if they had founded the company themselves. We foster an environment that promotes agility, which means we don't have the luxury to wait for perfection. At Cvent, we value the diverse perspectives that each individual brings. Whether working with a team of colleagues or with clients, we ensure that we foster a culture that celebrates differences and builds shared connections.
In This Role, You Will:
We are looking for a strategic, Hands-on and results-driven Campus Hiring Lead to spearhead our university recruitment efforts. You will play a critical role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top entry-level talent across technical and business roles to meet our evolving workforce needs. You will develop relationships with key academic institutions, manage end-to-end campus recruitment cycles, and ensure a consistent pipeline of future-ready talent for Cvent.
1.Campus Strategy & Execution:

• Design and implement an annual campus hiring strategy aligned with business needs across engineering, product, and business functions.

• Identify and build long-term partnerships with Tier-1 and Tier-2 engineering colleges, management institutes, and universities.

• Drive participation in campus events such as pre-placement talks, hackathons, case competitions, guest lectures, etc.

2.Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and HRBPs to understand headcount plans and role requirements.

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing market intelligence and insights into campus trends

3.People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of campus recruiters and coordinators.

• Set clear goals, provide regular coaching, and conduct performance reviews to ensure team effectiveness and growth.

• Drive operational efficiency and accountability within the team through effective delegation and resource planning.

4.End-to-End Recruitment

• Own the end-to-end campus recruitment lifecycle - from branding, sourcing, assessments, interviews, offer rollout to onboarding.

• Drive digital assessments, group discussions, and panel interviews to identify high-potential candidates.

• Manage ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and dashboards to track hiring progress, candidate experience, and hiring funnel metrics.

• Ensure a seamless and high-quality candidate experience at every touchpoint.

5.Employer Branding

• Collaborate with the marketing and employer branding teams to enhance Cvent's visibility and attractiveness among students.

• Represent Cvent at university career fairs, seminars, and industry panels.

6.Reporting & Analytics:

• Track and analyze campus hiring performance metrics like Offer to Join Ratio, Cost Per Hire, Diversity to measure ROI and drive continuous improvement.

• Share regular dashboards and reports with leadership to drive data driven decisions.

Here's What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's in HR preferred.

• 8-12 years of experience in talent acquisition with at least 3-4 years leading campus hiring programs in a product or tech-driven company.

• Experience engaging with engineering and business schools across India and/or globally.

• Strong project management skills; able to plan, execute, and scale campus programs.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

• Data-driven mindset with a passion for identifying and developing early-career talent.

• Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn, HackerRank, Coderpad, and ATS platforms like iCims or Workday is a plus