Director College Recruiting

Candidate must be located in the Columbus, Ohio region.

A preferred internal candidate has been identified. All qualified candidates will be considered for this role and future opportunities.

Lead the future of talent at DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a strategic and innovative Director of College Recruiting to lead and evolve our early talent programs across North America. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape how we attract, hire, and develop the next generation of talent.

You’ll partner with business leaders, universities, and internal teams to build a best-in-class college recruiting strategy that drives results—from campus engagement to full-time conversion and long-term retention.

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead the end-to-end college recruiting strategy, including internships and full-time early career hiring
• Build strong partnerships with universities, faculty, and campus organizations to enhance our brand and talent pipelines
• Collaborate with business leaders to align recruiting strategies with workforce needs and priorities
• Drive innovative approaches to candidate attraction, engagement, and selection
• Lead initiatives that improve intern conversion and early career retention
• Develop and track key metrics, using data to identify gaps and improve outcomes
• Deliver executive-level reporting on program performance and progress
• Advance inclusive recruiting strategies and expand access to underrepresented talent
• Partner with internal teams to design impactful onboarding and development experiences
• Lead and develop a team of college recruiting professionals

What Success Looks Like

• Strong hiring outcomes aligned to annual workforce needs
• High intern-to-full-time conversion rates
• Improved retention of early career hires over multiple years
• Measurable growth in campus engagement and brand presence

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• 8+ years of professional experience, including:
• 6+ years in recruiting or talent acquisition (college recruiting preferred)
• 3+ years leading programs or complex projects across teams
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action
• Experience building relationships with universities and external partners
• Expertise in inclusive hiring practices and early talent development
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.