Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Are you ready to be part of something new and exciting? Our Early Talent function is in build mode, fast moving, dynamic, and full of opportunities to create and shape programs from the ground up. This role offers hands-on experience, requiring adaptability, creativity, and a willingness to jump in and help refine and scale our initiatives. With a lean approach and a strong focus on collaboration, success in this role comes from working across teams, building relationships, and driving shared goals. If you enjoy problem solving, learning on the go, and being part of a fast-evolving environment, you will thrive here.
The real opportunity? Joining a hyper growth team at an early stage, gaining valuable experience in program development, and chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. If you are excited by the idea of learning, collaborating, and shaping the future of Early Talent at SharkNinja, this role is for you!
The Early Talent Recruiting & Relations, Associate Program Manager reporting to the Regional Head of Talent Access (North America), will play a key role in positioning SharkNinja as an employer of choice by building a best-in-class recruiting program for Early Career Talent across the organization. This associate will serve as a trusted advisor and partner with Talent Access, HR Business Partners, and Business Leaders across the organization to understand hiring needs, identify diverse sources of talent, and become a subject matter expert on matters related to University Relations.
What success looks like in this role:
• Desire to function Initially as an individual contributor to own the success of the Early Talent program with an eye towards building a team to support the future growth of the program.
• An excitement to work with Executive-level referrals providing a high-touch 5 Star candidate experience.
• Eagerness to drive communication & collaboration with key business stakeholders (Executives, HRBPs, Employer Brand) to ensure the health of the Early Talent Program.
• Ability to influence decision makers with a solution-oriented approach and consistent accountability.
• A curious and courageous builder mindset, willing to roll up your sleeves to build an industry-leading Early Talent program.
• Embraces challenges and obstacles to success while keeping a long-term view towards the program goals.
• Comfortable challenging others and being challenged while maintaining a strong sense of collaboration.
• Enthused to delve into data & metrics to uncover trends and tell the story behind the data.
Desired experience:
• Proven experience in early talent recruiting & university relations, with a focus on early career programs.
• Familiarity with best practices in internship program design, recruitment, and talent management
•Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience working with hiring managers, talent acquisition partners, D&I partners, recruiters and leaders.
•Effective project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
•Passion for developing early talent and creating positive learning experiences.
•Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs in a fast-paced environment
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
- Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
- Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
- Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
- Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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315, Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms, London, United Kingdom, SW11 8DD
