Job Description:
The Role
Do you enjoy using data to improve how recruiting works in practice? The University Talent team is seeking a Sr. Manager, University Talent Insights and Strategy to lead how we use insights and structure to strengthen early talent hiring.
In this role, you will shape how we measure performance, manage requisitions, and operate at scale across early talent programs. You will partner closely with recruiters, program leaders, and business stakeholders to improve how work gets done—from req structure and workflows to reporting and decision-making.
You will also bring a strong external lens, using market and competitor insights to help the team stay current, adapt quickly, and plan for future talent needs.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- 6-8 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruiting operations, HR analytics, or workforce planning
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools)
- Experience overseeing and improving recruiting operations, including requisition management and workflows
- Ability to turn data and market insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Experience gathering or applying competitive intelligence, market data, or industry trends
- Strong collaboration skills across recruiters, HR partners, and business leaders
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Clear communication skills, including presenting to senior leaders
- Attention to detail and focus on data accuracy
- Comfort working in a fast-moving and evolving environment
- Self-motivated and accountable for outcomes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Own and improve requisition management strategy and structure across early talent programs
- Evaluate and refine how requisitions are created, tracked, and managed to improve visibility, efficiency, and outcomes
- Define and lead reporting for pipeline health, hiring performance, and program effectiveness
- Build and maintain dashboards that support day-to-day decision-making
- Analyze trends in hiring, funnel movement, and req activity to identify gaps and opportunities
- Gather and apply competitor insights and market trends to inform strategy and improve how we attract and engage talent
- Translate external insights into clear recommendations for programs, processes, and recruiting approaches
- Partner with recruiters and program leaders to improve workflows, processes, and ways of working
- Align data and insights with workforce planning and business needs
- Create clear summaries and recommendations to support decisions and prioritization
- Improve data quality and consistency across systems and reporting
- Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and scaling what works
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Team
The University Talent team is part of Fidelity’s broader Talent organization. We focus on building strong early talent pipelines and delivering high-quality experiences that support future hiring needs.
This role plays a key part in making sure our work is structured, data-informed, and continuously improving.
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Human ResourcesPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.