Recruiting Intern

McKinsey & Company; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Hong Kong is seeking a driven undergraduate to support the full recruiting life cycle within the Talent Attraction team. You will assist with candidate support, ATS data management, interview logistics, and event coordination, gaining hands-on exposure to a global recruitment workflow.

You will work 2–3 days per week, with in-person hours essential. Fluency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese is required to engage with diverse stakeholders locally.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in HR, business, psychology, marketing or related field.
• Experience running social media accounts (LinkedIn/WeChat) preferred.
• Ability to manage tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of maturity and professionalism.
• Excellent customer service with collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed.
• Availability to work 2–3 days per week.
• Consistent in-person/in-office working time essential.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Support the full recruiting life cycle from candidate attraction to offer.
• Collaborate with Talent Attraction team members and CSPs.
• Based in Hong Kong as part of the TA team.
• Assist with data management in the ATS, candidate support, and event coordination.
• Coordinate interview logistics and resume screening.
• Participate in training sessions and team projects.
• Build professional relationships and develop organizational and time-management skills.

Skills

Social media management

Independent task management

Professionalism

Customer service

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Flexible schedule

In-office availability 2-3 days

Multilingual English/Mandarin/Canton/粤

Education

Undergraduate student in HR/BA/psychology/marketing or related

Job description

Who You'll Work With

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.

Who You'll Work With

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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
  

Your Impact

You will support the full-recruiting life cycle, from candidate attraction to offer, while working closely with Talent Attraction (TA) team members and client service professionals (CSPs).
You will be based in Hong Kong as part of our TA team. You will support various administrative tasks and projects, including data management using the Applicant Tracking System, providing candidate support, coordinating recruiting events and interview logistics, and assisting with resume screening.
You will collaborate with TA team members and CSPs, participate in relevant training sessions, and contribute to select team projects. Your work offers practical experience across elements of the full-recruiting life cycle, with opportunities to build professional relationships and enhance organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Your work will help our team attract and secure top talent, ensuring that we continue to build a strong and capable workforce.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Current undergraduate student with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Marketing or a related field
• Prior experience in running social media accounts such as LinkedIn and WeChat is preferred
• Basic business knowledge with the ability to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• High level of maturity and professionalism
• Excellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environment
• Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours as needed
• Available to work 2-3 days a week
• As a part of our commitment to apprenticeship and community, consistent and predictable in-person/in-office working time is essential
• Fluent level language skills in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese