Program Lead, Harbor Academy & Early Talent Strategy

Program Lead, Harbor Academy & Early Talent Strategy Remote, United States Harbor is seeking a strategic, hands-on recruiter to shape the future of our global talent pipeline through Harbor Academy and our early talent campus strategy. Reporting to the Head of Talent Management, this role is a critical part of Harbor's long-term workforce planning strategy, helping build the early talent pipeline needed to support the company's continued growth. This role willleadthe evolution oftheHarbor Academyprogramwhiledefining and executing Harbor's global university and early talent strategy. Working closely with business leadersand Talent Development, the successful candidate willidentifyfuture workforce needs,establishstrategic university partnerships, develop innovative recruiting strategies, and personally lead end-to-end hiring for interns and early-career professionals. This is a builder and operator role requiring someone equally comfortable developing enterprise strategy and rolling up their sleeves to execute. Success will be measured by the strength of Harbor's long-term talent pipeline, the quality of hires, the scalability of Harbor Academy, and the program's contribution to workforce capacity, organizational capability, and future leadership. Key Responsibilities: Workforce Planning & Future TalentRecruitment Partner with the Head of Talent Management to support Harbor's global workforce and capacity planning strategy. Translate future workforce needs into proactive early talent sourcing and hiring. Identifycritical capability gaps and develop sustainable pipelines aligned with Harbor's long-term business priorities. Build organizational leverage by expanding Harbor's early-career talent pipeline and reducing long-term reliance on experienced external hiring. Develop multi-year hiring strategies aligned with business growth, geographic expansion, and evolving capability needs. Global University Strategy & Talent Pipeline Define and execute Harbor's global university partnership strategy across North America,UK, and other priority markets. Buildand continuouslyfosterrelationships with universities, faculty, career centers, student organizations, and professional associations. Identify new and emerging sources of talent aligned with Harbor's workforce strategy. Position Harbor as an employer of choice for high-potential early-career professionals. LeadEarly-TalentProgramStrategy andEvolution Own the overall program strategy, operating model, participant experience, and alignment to Harbor’s early-talent and workforce priorities. Support thecontinued evolution of Harbor Academy as Harbor's flagship early talent program. Collaboratewith Talent Developmentto supporttheearly-talentlearning strategy,with Talent Development accountable forcapability strategy,curriculum architecture, instructional design,learning standards, and learning impact measurement. Enhance, scale,and continuously improvetheoverallprogrammodeland participant experienceto support Harbor's global growth and workforce strategy. Translate business and workforce needs into program requirements and partnerwith Talent Development and business leaders to ensure participants build the technical, professional, commercial, and enterprise capabilities needed for long-term success. Establish meaningful success metrics, including conversion rates, retention, career progression, engagement, and quality of hire. Personally lead full-cycle recruiting forexceptionalinternsand early-career professionalsacross multiple business functions Plan,coordinateand attend career fairs, networking events, information sessions, and university recruiting activities. Partner with hiring managers to align recruiting efforts with workforce priorities. Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience from first interaction through offer acceptance. Candidate Engagement & Talent Experience Design and execute a year-round engagement strategy that keeps students connected to Harbor between offer acceptance and start date. Create meaningful touchpoints through executive engagement, networking events, mentoring, learning experiences, and ongoing communication. Maximize offer acceptance, internship conversion, and long-term employee engagement before Day One. OptimizeEarly Talent Placement Develop Harbor's early talent location strategy in partnership with business leaders, prioritizing hiring into office locations where employees canbenefitfrom in-person collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. Identifyteams and leaders best positioned to provide coaching, meaningful work experiences, and long-term career growth. Build strong cohort experiences that accelerate cultural integration, peer connections, skill development, and employee retention while supporting Harbor's hybrid, global operating model. Designrotational pathways across functions andpartnerwith leaders toidentifyrotation opportunities. Qualifications: At least 5years of experience in campus recruiting, university relations,full-cycletalentacquisition, workforce planning, or early talentprogram execution. Hands onexperiencedesigning, scaling, or leading internship or graduate development programsin a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Familiarity with the Handshake campus recruitment platform andpreviousexperience using an Applicant Tracking System (Greenhousepreferred). Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with universities and business leaders. Strong program management and organizational skills. Excellent communication, executive presence, and relationship-building capabilities. Experience supporting global organizations preferred. Success Measures Within the first 12–18 months, thisrolewill: Establish Harbor's global university partnership strategy aligned with workforce planning priorities. Continue evolving Harbor Academy into a best-in-class early talent program that scales with the business. Build a sustainable pipeline of high-performing early-career talent across key markets and capabilities. Improve offer acceptance, internship conversion, first-year retention, and quality of hire. Strengthen Harbor's employer brand across target universities. Create measurable organizational leverage by developing future talent internally while supporting Harbor's long-term workforce and leadership needs. About Us: Harbor is the preeminent provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. Our globally integrated team of 900+ strategists, technologists, and specialists navigate alongside our clients – leading law firms, corporations, and their law departments – to provide essential resources and invaluable insights. Anchored in a rich heritage of deep knowledge, steadfast relationships, and mutual respect, our unwavering dedication lies in shaping the future of the legal industry and fostering enduring partnerships within our community and ecosystem. Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, national origin, ancestry, age, parental status, disabled status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Doist