Senior Manager, Emerging Talent

Klaviyo is seeking a Senior Manager, Emerging Talent to lead our efforts in identifying, attracting, and hiring top early-career talent. This role is a unique opportunity to build and scale a world-class campus recruiting program at a high-growth company. As part of our Talent Acquisition team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to shape the future of Klaviyo’s talent pipeline and enhance the overall candidate experience.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent Acquisition, you will lead a team of campus recruiters to create innovative recruiting strategies, establish relationships with universities, and drive the recruitment of top-tier candidates for internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities across a variety of business functions, including engineering, product, marketing, and operations.

How you’ll make an impact: 

As Senior Manager, Emerging Talent, you’ll have the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our talent pipeline and our company’s growth trajectory. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and implement Klaviyo’s campus recruiting strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall talent acquisition and diversity goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of campus recruiters, driving success through clear goals, coaching, and ongoing support.
• Own and optimize the end-to-end campus recruiting process, including pipeline management, recruiting strategies, and hiring metrics.
• Work closely with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent needs and ensure a seamless recruiting process.
• University Relations & Partnerships:
• Build and strengthen relationships with key universities, student organizations, and other campus groups to enhance Klaviyo’s employer brand.
• Represent Klaviyo at campus recruiting events, job fairs, panel discussions, and other campus activities to engage with top talent.
• Develop and manage partnerships with university career centers, professors, and student organizations to foster a strong talent pipeline.
• Recruitment Operations & Metrics:
• Drive continuous improvement in recruiting processes, using data and feedback to refine strategies and improve overall candidate experience.
• Leverage recruitment technology and tools to streamline operations, track candidate pipelines, and measure the effectiveness of recruiting programs.
• Regularly report on recruiting performance metrics, including offer acceptance rates, diversity statistics, and pipeline health to senior leadership.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
• Champion diversity and inclusion in campus recruiting efforts by identifying and nurturing relationships with underrepresented student groups and building inclusive hiring practices.
• Work with the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion team to ensure our campus recruiting initiatives reflect Klaviyo’s commitment to building a diverse and equitable workforce.
• Candidate Experience:
• Create an outstanding, engaging candidate experience from the first touchpoint through to the offer stage and onboarding.
• Advocate for candidates by ensuring consistent, clear, and timely communication throughout the interview process.
• Employer Brand & Marketing:
• Collaborate with the employer branding team to promote Klaviyo’s unique culture, values, and growth opportunities to campus talent.
• Develop creative ways to engage students and build awareness of Klaviyo as an employer of choice.

Who you are:

• Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in campus recruiting and relations, with at least five years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling campus recruiting programs in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• Experience managing a team and collaborating cross-functionally with various business leaders, HR, and marketing teams.
• Skills:
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to execute on high-impact initiatives that support broader company goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze recruiting metrics and apply insights to continuously improve processes.
• Deep knowledge of the campus recruitment landscape, including trends, challenges, and best practices.