University Recruiting Specialist

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of University Recruiting Specialist based in Dallas, Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with OxyChem leadership to identify current and future domestic hiring targets for the University Recruiting program.

• Identify new strategies and process improvements to effectively manage campus recruiting efforts.
• Develop pre-campus, on-campus and post-campus recruitment strategies.
• Track on-campus activities/participation.
• Manage university charitable contribution requirements.
• Create marketing/branding opportunities with universities and students.
• Manage candidate systems tracking and distribution.
• Manage and complete offer process.
• Coordinate and conduct recruitment efforts in conjunction with campus teams to deliver top quality new grad and intern candidates that align with our core and strategic universities.

• Maintain historical records for new graduates and interns and prepare metrics reports to include in Human Resources’ monthly and quarterly reporting packages.

• Develop university relations to promote OxyChem and enhance on-campus presence. This may include serving as liaison to educational department heads, developing relationships with on-campus professional/student organizations (i.e., AIChE, ASME, etc.) and other ad hoc networking, all designed to ensure consistency with OxyChem branding and communication strategies.
• Plan and manage summer intern program and all activities associated with the program - including but not limited to: On-boarding, training and social events.

• Partner with site and corporate leadership to define summer projects or assignments for interns.

• Identify mentors for each of the interns.

• Prepare for and lead intern evaluation meetings.

• Facilitate approvals for job offers (i.e. repeat intern or full-time) for selected interns prior to their return to university.
  

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables & formulas), PowerPoint. Teams, and Forms.
• Strong diplomacy skills with an approachable and friendly demeanor.

• Demonstrates initiative, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to build relationships quickly with both internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at both manufacturing sites and in our corporate offices, including executive leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• General experience with employee policies and benefits administration.
• Must be available to travel during peak recruiting seasons, including September – October and January – February.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of university recruitment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with event management systems such as Yello.
• Experience with utilizing job boards such as Symplicity and Handshake.
• Experience with Workday (HCM and/or Recruiting) or similar HR systems.

Fraud Statement:

It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

OxyChem does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.