Talent Acquisition Manager - University

Job Description

Auberge Collection is seeking a passionate, strategic, and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the development and execution of our early career talent strategy across the globe. This role is responsible for building a best-in-class university recruiting program that attracts exceptional students and recent graduates who embody Auberge's commitment to luxury hospitality, personalized service, and extraordinary one-of-a-kind experiences.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will cultivate partnerships with hospitality schools, universities, and professional organizations while also taking on other recruitment responsibilities that will strengthen Auberge’s employer brand and build a sustainable pipeline of future leaders. 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive campus recruiting strategy aligned with Auberge's talent acquisition and business objectives.

• Oversee the Management Development Program (MDP) which includes the recruitment of each MDP; screen applicants, coordinate interviews, facilitate hiring decisions, and extend offers.

• Lead the MDP program, ensuring each MDP is successfully going through each stage of their program, conducting key learnings and career check ins

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with hospitality schools, universities, faculty, career services, and student organizations.

• Represent Auberge at career fairs, networking events, conferences, and campus presentations.

• Create ambassador programs with students and alumni to enhance Auberge's campus presence.

• Build annual recruitment plans that support internships, management trainee programs, and full-time early career hiring.

• Identify target universities, hospitality programs, and emerging talent markets to diversify candidate pipelines.

• Plan, coordinate and execute campus recruitment events 

• Full-cycle recruiting for key property & home office roles outside of campus recruitment

• Prepare for upcoming key openings within the field operation

• Proactively build a talent community of diverse and one-of-a-kind leaders who share our purpose and passion for the pursuit of excellence

• Analyze recruiting trends and recommend innovative approaches to attract top hospitality talent.

• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Promote Auberge Collection as an employer of choice through storytelling, social media, campus marketing, and recruitment events.

• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop compelling recruitment materials and digital content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of talent acquisition experience, including campus recruiting or early career program management.

• Experience building university partnerships and managing recruiting events.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Experience using SmartRecruiters Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruiting technologies.

• Hospitality, luxury retail, travel, or lifestyle brand recruiting experience.

• Experience supporting internships, management trainees, or leadership development programs.

• Knowledge of employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies.

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or related HR certification is a plus

• Ability to travel up to 40% during peak recruiting seasons, potentially with international trips 

Additional Information

This role offers a base salary range of $90,000 - $105,000 USD plus annual bonus and benefits package.  

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 39 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

Auberge Collection LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Collection LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auberge Collection LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.