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INTRODUCTION

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Recruiter – Associate

The Americas Talent Acquisition team is looking for a driven, innovative Recruiter to power our Early Careers hiring strategy. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our talent pipeline by building relationships, leveraging creative sourcing approaches, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll own the full recruitment lifecycle, from proactive talent engagement through offer, while partnering closely with hiring leaders and recruiting colleagues across offices to attract and secure top emerging talent. This position is based in our San Diego office and requires regular travel to university campuses, recruiting events, and other ZS offices.

Responsibilities

- Source, pre-screen and attract candidates for a variety of campus hiring opportunities
- Manage university recruiting events, including career fairs, on-campus presentations, and national conferences
- Build and maintain relationships with university career services, student organizations, and vendor platforms
- Consult with hiring managers on best practices for interviewing and selecting students for a number of ZS early ID programs
- Manage interview scheduling and logistics, including candidate evaluation
- Collect feedback from internal stakeholders and new hires to improve the university recruiting process
- Maintain recruitment tracking databases for statistical analysis and best practice reporting to relevant stakeholders
- Plan and execute the West Region summer intern program
- Travel to/from other ZS offices/campuses to attend events and interview days
- Support other recruiting projects and initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BA/BS degree required
- 1-3 years of campus recruiting experience strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders
- Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), preferably iCIMS, and comfort leveraging campus recruitment platforms to market opportunities and engage student talent
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Demonstrated work ethic and problem-solving orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

How you’ll grow:

- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

PERKS & BENEFITS

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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