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Recruiter II, Amazon University Talent Acquisition

Amazon, Memphis, TN, United States


Recruiter II, Amazon University Talent Acquisition
Amazon University Talent Acquisition (AUTA) recruiting team is seeking talented recruiters who will support attracting and hiring Amazon's future leaders at scale from student talent.

The ideal candidate must possess the ability to earn trust and influence key stakeholders autonomously, expertly plan and prioritize against customer targets, manage candidates within tight timelines, demonstrate a proven capacity to use metrics to drive and showcase results, and remain calm in high‑volume, ambiguous environments. Thriving in a fast‑paced setting and excelling at problem‑solving will be critical to success in this role.

The best candidate will leverage extensive knowledge of Talent Acquisition to forge dynamic relationships with business leaders, cross‑functional partners, and the centralized Amazon University Talent Acquisition program teams.

In this role, you will

Partner with business and recruiting teams across Amazon to understand student hiring needs

Build innovative strategies to attract, source, assess, and hire students for niche roles across Amazon

Identify opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency

Manage and track all candidate and campus information, consolidate and analyze results, and make recommendations for improvements

Develop strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to the long‑range growth of Amazon, implement new processes and develop standard operating procedures that fit within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customer

Key responsibilities

Partner with full‑life‑cycle recruiters, industry hiring teams, and other stakeholders to build an early‑career talent strategy

Manage customer expectations and business goals with bi‑weekly business reviews, metrics, and status updates to customers and stakeholders

Develop strategies related to recruitment that will contribute to long‑range growth of Amazon, implement new processes and develop standard operating procedures that fit within Amazon's mission to deliver the highest quality results to the customer

Develop a recruiting plan with deliverables, timelines, and a formal tracking process that scales

Participate in special projects or recruiting initiatives; pilots, process improvement projects, etc.

About the team
This recruiter will sit on the Science recruiting team at Amazon and join an exceptional team of recruiters who are dedicated to hiring and developing the best. The Science team hires Master’s and PhD students working with cutting‑edge artificial intelligence and related technologies.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of technical recruiting including full life cycle recruiting experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships

Equal Employment Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is USD 82,700.00 – 126,100.00 annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Location
USA, WA, Seattle – 82,700.00 – 126,100.00 USD annually

Posted
April 25, 2026 (Updated about 24 hours ago)

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