Sachin J

About Sachin J

I’m a University Recruiter by profession, a chef by passion, a traveler by soul, and a storyteller at heart.With nearly 10 years of experience in University Hiring and Early Careers Talent Acquisition, I’ve built and nurtured campus programs across India, ASEAN, Australia, Europe, and the US.My work blends strategic execution with human-centered design, ensuring that every candidate experience is meaningful — and every hire contributes to long-term success.Currently at EY as Assistant Manager – University Hiring & Relations, I lead end-to-end campus recruitment initiatives, partner closely with business leaders, and help shape programs that identify, attract, and onboard high-potential emerging talent.In my previous role at AirAsia, I led global university hiring strategies, built employer branding campaigns for diverse audiences, and delivered scalable, engaging campus initiatives.Key Focus Areas- Global University Hiring Strategy- Candidate Experience & DEI in Early Careers- Campus Engagement & Relationship Management- Assessment Design & Early Talent Program Development- Employer Branding & StorytellingI believe in building careers—not just filling roles. I’m most energized in environments where curiosity, inclusion, and purpose drive hiring decisions.If you’re passionate about the future of work, the impact of emerging talent, or just love great stories about hiring — let’s connect.

Experience

1. Assistant Manager - University Recruiting & Relations

   EY

   Nov 2021 — Present · Bangalore Urban, IN

   Campus Recruitment Strategy & ExecutionLead end-to-end university hiring for EY’s India Market, aligning recruitment strategy with business demand across service lines. Responsible for identifying and prioritizing target universities (Eminent, Prestigious & Prime campuses), designing hiring programs that ensure a consistent early talent pipeline, and driving data-backed decision-making in campus planning.University Engagement & Program LeadershipSpearhead nationwide university engagement efforts focused on relationship-building, brand presence, and talent readiness. Collaborate with academic institutions to co-create initiatives that align with EY’s future workforce needs.• Lead the E-School Engagement Initiative across India, partnering with premier engineering campuses to drive visibility and candidate engagement.• Design and execute DEI-focused interventions, including Diversity Empowerment Sessions aimed at fostering inclusive hiring.• Curate and facilitate Tech Webinars, Business Seminars, Hackathons, Ideathons, and Case Study Challenges to create meaningful talent touchpoints.• Work cross-functionally with service line stakeholders to deliver campus programs that are aligned with hiring forecasts and future skill demands.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2013