Early Talent & Workforce Program Strategist

We are looking to add an Early Talent & Workforce Program Strategist to the team. The Early Talent & Workforce Program Strategist acts as a strategic extension of the Client’s Talent Acquisition and Workforce Governance teams. 

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$75k – $95k

Position Overview:

This role oversees all aspects of the Client’s Early & Emerging Talent program while operating within the broader Atrium MSP framework to ensure alignment, risk mitigation, operational excellence, and long-term workforce planning. This individual is responsible for campus engagement, recruitment execution, stakeholder management, reporting, compliance oversight, and program optimization – ensuring the Early & Emerging Talent strategy integrates seamlessly into the Client’s contingent workforce infrastructure. This is a model where the Client defines the Early & Emerging Career strategy and brand in partnership with Atrium, and Atrium integrates that strategy into a scalable, governed workforce pipeline that supports the long-term growth of the organization.

Responsibilities of the Early Talent & Workforce Program Strategist:

• Early Talent Strategy & Campus Engagement:
  • Develop and execute MBA and campus recruiting strategy.
  • Maintain relationships with University career services and program/club directors and professors.
  • Drive year-over-year school prioritization and ROI analysis.
  • Track conversion metrics from event → interview → hire → retention. event
  • Align early talent hiring forecasts with broader workforce planning initiatives.
• Full Lifecycle Recruitment Oversight:
  • Oversee the recruitment process from requisition intake through onboarding.
  • Manage dedicated recruiters and/or supplier partnerships.
  • Ensure high-quality, curated candidate slates.
  • Partner with Hiring Managers on leveling, scope alignment, and compensation strategy.
  • Monitor performance metrics including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and yield ratios.
  • Ensure onboarding readiness and a seamless candidate experience.
• MSP Governance & Risk Mitigation:
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for the Early Talent program.
  • Educate managers on worker classification, compliance, and policy adherence.
  • Drive program adoption through training and stakeholder alignment.
  • Resolve billing, onboarding, and any ad hoc issues in a timely manner ensuring client satisfaction.
  • and vendor-related issues.
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, TA, Finance, Legal, and Strategic Sourcing business leaders and stakeholders.
  • Monitor classification risk, tenure thresholds, and policy compliance.
• Technology & Reporting Oversight:
  • Optimize VMS and ATS systems to ensure visibility, compliance, and data accuracy.
  • Provide system training and ongoing user support.
  • Maintain data integrity for MBA and Early Talent analytics.
  • Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly dashboards.
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
  • Track retention, diversity metrics, conversion rates, and long-term program impact.
• Program Adoption & Stakeholder Education:
  • Conduct one-on-one Hiring Manager trainings.
  • Lead onboarding sessions and lunch-and-learns.
  • Gather stakeholder feedback and implement continuous improvements.
  • Serve as the ambassador for Early Talent within the broader workforce strategy.

Required Experience/Skills for the Early Talent & Workforce Program Strategist:

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Early Career/Campus Recruiting, Workforce Planning, MSP Program Management, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience managing MBA or Early Talent programs end-to-end.
• Experience operating within an MSP, VMS, or governance-driven workforce model.
• Proven ability to manage full lifecycle recruitment processes, including requisition intake, stakeholder alignment, and onboarding oversight.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.
• Track record of owning reporting, analytics, and program metrics tied to business outcomes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (PTO, Health benefits, Health savings account, Flexible spending accounts, Pet insurance, Paid holidays, 401(K), and Commuter benefits program).

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