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Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in productive operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Description Sandisk is seeking an energetic and highly organized Early Talent Recruiter & Program Specialist to support our India Emerging Talent Strategy. This role combines recruiting, university relations, and program management responsibilities to help attract, hire, and engage top student talent while delivering an exceptional experience across Sandisk's Internship and New College Graduate (NCG) Programs.

The successful candidate will partner with hiring managers, universities, and internal stakeholders to execute recruiting strategies, coordinate campus engagement activities, and support the delivery of high-impact early career programs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing early talent, building university partnerships, and driving program excellence in a fast-paced, global organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Early Talent Recruiting

- Support full-cycle recruiting activities for internship and new college graduate hiring across India.
- Source, screen, and engage students and recent graduates from target universities and technical institutes.
- Coordinate candidate assessments, interviews, and selection processes.
- Partner with hiring managers and recruiting teams to facilitate efficient hiring decisions.
- Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.




- Assist with offer preparation, offer discussions, pre-boarding, and onboarding activities.
- Maintain accurate recruiting data, hiring metrics, and candidate records within applicant tracking systems.
- Support hiring demand forecasting and workforce planning initiatives for early talent programs. University Relations & Campus Engagement
- Develop and maintain relationships with university career services teams, faculty members, student organizations, and placement offices.
- Support campus recruiting initiatives across premier engineering and business institutions.
- Coordinate campus presentations, information sessions, career fairs, hackathons, and technical engagement activities.
- Represent Sandisk at university recruiting events and student outreach programs.
- Support the execution of university partnership strategies to strengthen Sandisk's employer brand.
- Identify opportunities to expand engagement with target institutions and emerging talent communities. Early Talent Program Management
- Support the planning and execution of Sandisk's Internship and New College Graduate (NCG) Programs in India.
- Coordinate onboarding, orientation, learning experiences, networking events, leadership sessions, and program milestones.
- Manage communications with interns, NCGs, managers, mentors, and program stakeholders.
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to ensure successful program delivery.
- Track participant engagement, program effectiveness, conversion rates, and feedback metrics.
- Support intern-to-full-time conversion activities and workforce planning initiatives. Employer Branding & Student Engagement
- Promote Sandisk's employer brand through university partnerships, social media campaigns, and student-focused events.
- Collaborate with internal teams to create engaging content highlighting career opportunities and employee experiences.
- Support diversity-focused and strategic talent pipeline initiatives.




- Assist in building Sandisk's reputation as an employer of choice within the university recruiting landscape.

Qualifications Required

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
- 1-4 years of experience in campus recruiting, talent acquisition, university relations, HR, program management, or event coordination.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
- Willingness to travel to universities and recruiting events across India as required.

Preferred

- Experience supporting campus recruiting or early talent programs within the semiconductor, technology, engineering, or manufacturing industries.
- Experience managing university partnerships and campus engagement initiatives.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (Avature, Workday, SuccessFactors, or similar platforms).
- Experience organizing large-scale student events, career fairs, hackathons, or internship programs.
- Knowledge of India's campus hiring landscape and relationships with leading engineering and business institutions.
- Experience analyzing recruiting metrics and program effectiveness data.

Additional Information Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

📌 Early Talent Recruiter & Program Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sandisk
📍 Bengaluru