Director, University Talent Strategy, Operations & Insights

Fidelity Investments

$100K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, TA Operations, HR Strategy, or Analytics with increasing scope.
  • Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Deep expertise in TA analytics and data storytelling, influencing executive decisions.
  • Experience with cross-functional initiatives across HR, Finance, Technology, and business units.
  • Strong understanding of recruiting technologies, particularly Workday, and vendor ecosystems.
  • Experience in leveraging AI and automation within recruiting or HR processes.
  • Strong program leadership with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
  • Excellent executive communication skills including storytelling and consultation.

Responsibilities

  • Set and drive the University Talent strategy aligned with hiring goals.
  • Own the UT scorecard, defining KPIs and tracking performance for strategic priorities.
  • Lead University Talent's analytics and insights function to enhance pipeline outcomes.
  • Drive innovation in recruiting technology, AI, and automation for increased efficiency.
  • Oversee vendor strategy and partnerships to maximize ROI.
  • Lead budget planning and ensure alignment with business priorities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders using data and market intelligence.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead the next evolution of early career hiring at a major corporation.
  • Work in a high-performing team environment with access to decision-makers.
  • Focus on innovative approaches using modern tools and AI in recruitment processes.
  • Engagement with a diverse workforce committed to inclusion and belonging.
  • Career development and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description

Director, University Talent Strategy, Operations & Insights

The Role

Are you ready to build the future of early career hiring at Fidelity Investments? The University Talent team is seeking a Director, Strategy, Operations & Insights to power the next evolution of our early career hiring strategy. This role sits at the center of the function, owning strategy execution, analytics, technology, and operations to drive scale, innovation, and measurable impact.

You will lead a high-performing team and work closely with senior leaders to link data, systems, and actions. This role delivers results in recruiting, programming (including FIDTERN), and long-term workforce planning. We seek a forward-thinking leader with strong business insight and a preference for taking initiative. They use analytics, AI, and modern tools to change how we attract, hire, and develop early talent.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

  • 8 612+ years of experience across Talent Acquisition, TA Operations, HR Strategy, or Analytics, with growing scope and ownership

  • Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams

  • Deep expertise in TA analytics and data storytelling, with a track record of influencing executive decisions

  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across HR, Finance, Technology, and business teams

  • Strong understanding of recruiting technologies and platforms (Workday preferred) and vendor ecosystems

  • Experience leveraging AI and automation to scale recruiting or HR processes

  • Strong program leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize and drive outcomes across competing demands

  • Excellent executive communication skills, including clear, strategic storytelling & consultation

  • Self-directed leader who thrives in ambiguity and gets results in fast-paced environments

  • Bachelor 27s degree or comparable experience required

  • Set and drive the University Talent strategy, aligning to hiring goals and future workforce needs

  • Own the UT scorecard, defining KPIs, tracking performance, and turning insights into clear strategic priorities

  • Lead University Talent 27s analytics and insights function to inform decisions, improve pipeline outcomes, and demonstrate impact

  • Drive innovation across recruiting technology (including Workday), AI, and automation to scale efficiency and enhance experience

  • Oversee vendor strategy, partnerships, and platform performance to maximize ROI and enable growth

  • Lead budget planning and optimization, aligning investments to business priorities and measurable outcomes

  • Ensure seamless integration of strategy, insights, and execution across recruiting programs and initiatives

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing decisions through data, market intelligence, and executive communication

  • Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Team

We are part of the broader Talent organization at Fidelity Investments. Our mission is to provide an exceptional recruiting and relationship experience for students, universities, business partners, and talent communities to support Fidelity 27s early career talent needs. We are committed to cultivating a lasting culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

The Team

We are part of the broader Talent organization at Fidelity Investments. Our mission is to provide an exceptional recruiting and relationship experience for students, universities, business partners, and talent communities to support Fidelity 27s early career talent needs. We are committed to cultivating a lasting culture of inclusion and belonging that will attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

Fidelity 27s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.


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