Campus Recruiter

Join Southern Company as a Campus Recruiter – Talent Acquisition (Campus Recruiting)

Are you a highly organized, results-driven professional who excels at connecting talent with opportunity? Southern Company Talent Acquisition – Campus Recruiting is seeking an energized, full-time Campus Recruiter to help drive our campus recruiting strategy and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

In this role, you will play a key part in attracting and hiring top talent from colleges and universities. You will partner closely with business leaders, career services teams, and fellow recruiters to design and execute high-impact recruiting strategies. You’ll plan and represent Southern Company at both in-person and virtual events—career fairs, information sessions, and professional development workshops—building strong connections with candidates. You will also develop and sustain relationships with career services offices, faculty, and student organizations to strengthen our presence and brand on campus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Host Career Events: Lead the planning and execution of engaging on-campus and in-house events and represent Southern Company at college career fairs to connect with high-potential candidates.

Screen Candidates: Review resumes, conduct structured interviews, and coordinate skills assessments for internships and early-career roles.

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with hiring managers, universities, career services teams, faculty, and student organizations to expand engagement and visibility.

Promote the Employer Brand: Serve as a brand ambassador—communicating our culture, opportunities, and value proposition to students and recent graduates.

Track and Report Metrics: Monitor key recruiting metrics and provide insights to continuously improve strategy, outreach, and results. Ideal candidate will have experience with Oracle and Power BI

Skills and Attributes:

Communication: Communicate clearly and confidently—verbally and in writing—with students, university partners, and hiring leaders.

Organization: Manage multiple events, timelines, and stakeholders with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Relationship Building: Build trust quickly and sustain strong relationships with a wide range of partners and candidates.

Assessment and Judgment: Evaluate qualifications accurately and make sound recommendations aligned to role requirements.

Recruiting Technology: Comfortable working in applicant tracking systems (ATS) , Oracle preferred, and related recruiting tools.

Job Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline required

Experience Requirements:

Required Experience: Must have a minimum of 1 year of campus recruiting or recruiting experience in a high-volume environment.

Relevant Background: Experience supporting students or recent graduates (e.g., recruiting, career services, coaching, or supervision) is strongly preferred.

Core Strengths: Strong consultative approach with strategic thinking, problem-solving, influence, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Client Partnership: Demonstrated ability to consult, influence, and partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Event Experience: Participation in university and/or community recruiting events is preferred.

Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of ATS platforms (including Oracle HCM preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 18691

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Southern Company Services

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