Senior Recruiter, University Relations - Nike India

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Human Resources

Location

4/F, WeWork, Embassy GolfLinks, Karnataka, Karnātaka 560093, India

Job ID

R\-85787

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete\* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will be part of the Talent Acquisition team for Nike India, reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition – APLA \& ITC. You will work closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and global TA teams to build Nike’s early career talent strategy, while strengthening long\-term relationships with key universities across India.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who can build and scale university recruiting for Nike India, with a clear focus on long\-term partnerships and creating a strong early talent pipeline.

This role needs a mix of strategic thinking and hands\-on ownership. It’s not just about running campus hiring cycles — it’s about building sustained engagement with the right institutions and stakeholders, and shaping how we show up on campus over time. You should have a strong understanding of the India university landscape, be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, and be able to translate business needs into practical, scalable hiring programs.

You should also be comfortable working in a build phase, where clarity and ownership matter more than defined playbooks.

7–10 years of experience in talent acquisition, with strong exposure to university or early career hiring

Experience in building or managing university relationships and campus hiring programs

Good understanding of Tier 1 and Tier 2 tech and management institutes in India

Ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions

Exposure to employer branding and campus engagement initiatives

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will own and drive university recruiting for Nike India, with a focus on building long\-term campus partnerships and a consistent early talent pipeline for the business needs.

Define and drive the university hiring strategy in line with business growth plans

Build and manage relationships with an evolving set of priority colleges and universities

Lead campus engagement efforts to strengthen Nike’s presence and relevance on campus

Design and execute early talent programs – internships, graduate hiring, and conversion sprints

Work closely with business leaders and HR partners on workforce planning for early talent

Build high\-quality and diverse talent pipelines across key skill areas

Ensure a seamless and consistent candidate experience across all campus hiring journeys

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete\* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10\-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world\-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.