Recruiter

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 27, 2025
People & HR Recruiter Job ID: 98082 Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Your Impact As a NA Campus Recruiter, you will be based in Chicago as part of our Chicago Office Campus Team. This team collaborates with partners and consultants to help develop and drive recruiting strategies for the location and its sources; build and maintain peer-based relationships with leaders; partner with consultants, source and office recruiters, and other members of the recruiting community to plan and execute all aspects of our core recruiting efforts, including attraction, assessment, cultivation and onboarding. You will be primarily responsible for driving and managing all aspects of recruiting for full-time and summer roles, with a focus on Undergraduate Sources to attract distinctive talent to McKinsey & Company. Examples of responsibilities and essential functions: Providing end-to-end management of the candidate through their progression in the recruiting process, including interview scheduling, responding to general questions, generating offer letters, planning, designing and executing tailored cultivation and onboarding strategies; building strong relationships with candidates to understand decision making criteria and provide counsel. Managing a high volume of online applications; processing and tracking applications; monitoring candidate assessment results and updating candidate management database. Managing final-round interview days, including planning interview day schedule, working with Partners, Associate Partners, and Executive Assistants to manage participation efforts, facilitate/lead decision meetings; leading ongoing management of candidate pipeline and data, using tools and systems while keeping key stakeholders informed. Planning and executing campus events (e.g., large presentations, small group events, interview workshops, office visits) while managing the overall source and office recruiting budget, staffing consultants and attending events. Conducting year-end analysis on recruiting results and develop recommendations for improvements; ensuring accurate and timely candidate data updates within appropriate recruiting tools. Providing input into the semi-annual review process for consultants who have contributed to the source recruiting strategy and execution. Working with the North America recruiting team to continue to innovate our recruiting practices. Taking on additional responsibilities and special projects throughout the year and/or as they arise. You will be an integral member of the McKinsey Chicago location as well as the broader North America campus recruiting team. Your work will help to deliver on our overall NA recruiting priorities. The deadline to apply for this role is June 6th. Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children. Your qualifications and skills Undergraduate degree required 2+ years of recruiting experience, with knowledge of professional services-based recruiting a strong plus Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate and coordinate multiple tasks independently and see them through to completion Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; growth mindset and willingness to dive in where priorities require leadership Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning Ability to create work product-focused materials/outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables Ability to build great relationships with candidates, consultants at all levels, and recruiting colleagues; a positive open attitude and a sense of fun Demonstrated initiative, judgment and maturity; track record as self-starter; mindful of external reputation; discreet, respectful and caring with confidential information Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities and be able to work effectively under pressure and navigate with ambiguity; flexibility to deal with last-minute changes; comfortable working with minimal direction Ability to look beyond own responsibilities in order to help team members with more urgent deadlines as needed Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours; travel to campus as needed Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $90,400 - $113,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - RCR - Recruiter Function - Firm Administration;Operations Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue May 27 00:00:00 GMT 2025 LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - Recruiter LinkedIn Function - Administrative;Human Resources;Project Management LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate