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Talent Acquisition Specialist (Campus Recruiting)

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $52,800–$79,200 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role focuses on campus recruiting. Tell me about any campus events, career fairs or student hiring you've run.

What they are checking: Whether they have practical campus recruiting experience or transferable skills for working with students.

Tell me about a time you managed many candidates and deadlines at once.

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and responsive during busy recruiting seasons.

How do you work with hiring managers to set clear expectations for intern roles?

What they are checking: Whether they partner with managers on job content and selection rather than just filling seats.

What would you do

How do you keep interns engaged so they want to come back full time?

What they are checking: Whether they see the internship program as a pipeline and plan for intern experience and follow-up.

You have 300 applications for 20 internships. How do you screen fairly and quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they use consistent criteria and avoid bias while handling volume efficiently.

A student accepts an offer, then gets a better one elsewhere. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and honest, keeping the relationship even if the student leaves.

How do you make sure candidates from different backgrounds have a fair shot?

What they are checking: Whether they take concrete steps toward inclusive hiring, tied to the Plexus value of Building Belonging.

About the work

How would you build relationships with universities so Plexus is a top choice for engineering students?

What they are checking: Whether they think about long-term partnerships with faculty, clubs and career centers, not just career fairs.

How do you explain what a contract manufacturer does to students who've never heard of one?

What they are checking: Whether they can describe the work simply and make it appealing, using products like surgical systems and aerospace equipment.

Which applicant tracking systems or tools have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage candidate data and communication efficiently from day one.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $52,800.00 - $79,200.00 Job Description In this role you are responsible for the full cycle intern recruiting process building a network of passive candidates and assisting with the onboarding of the interns. You will support our teams on campus as well as build relationships with universities to find a strategic way to build the Plexus brand on campus. Key Job Accountabilities: • Effective Partnership: Partner with HR Partners as well as Hiring Leaders to determine hiring and business needs, qualifications and selection criteria for campus recruitment and the internship program. A good business partner listens, learns, and brings forward creative recommendations to help solve talent needs. • Sourcing and Branding: Collaborate with the Brand Experience team to ensure that we are branding Plexus in an appropriate manner and to the correct audience. • Hiring Excellence: Coordinate, lead and participate in on campus recruitment. Process and onboard intern candidates for all domestic sites. Influence the development of interns in the United States intern program. • Consultation: Provide advice and counsel to managers on suitability of candidates to the job, the team and the company. Help all understand we are accountable for improving employee retention through selection best practices. Co-lead hiring manager and event rep campus processes training as needed. • Business Knowledge: Develop strong knowledge of the Company, its culture, benefits, products and services in order to sell the Company, the job and the career opportunity. Education/Experience Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 1 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. Other Qualifications: • Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written), using appropriate technical language and presentation skills. • Self-motivated and aggressive with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Must be able to manage multiple priorities, produce excellent work results and follow through on commitments. • Strong organizational and analytical skills needed. • Demonstrate interpersonal skills needed for working with a variety of people throughout the Company. • Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. • HRMS and Applicant Tracking Systems. • General office equipment and materials. Physical Requirements: • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements. This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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