Campus Recruiter

McKinsey & Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a recruiter to drive end-to-end management of full-time and summer roles in the Bay Area. You will attract distinctive talent, schedule interviews, draft offers, and design tailored cultivation strategies, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

You will manage high-volume applications, coordinate campus events, and monitor candidate data across systems. The role combines strategic recruiting with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, with knowledge of professional services-based recruiting a strong plus
• Excellent organizational 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
• Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
• Ability to build great relationships with candidates, consultants at all levels, and recruiting colleagues; a positive open attitude and a sense of fun
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s)

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end management of candidates through the recruiting process, including interview scheduling and offer letters
• Manage high volume of online applications and track candidate assessment results
• Plan and execute campus events and manage recruiting budget and staffing
• Lead final-round interview days with Partners, APs, and EAs and manage data and pipeline

Skills

Recruiting experience

Team collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

YOUR IMPACT

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

You will primarily be responsible for driving and managing all aspects of recruiting for full-time and summer roles, with a focus on sources to attract distinctive talent to McKinsey & Company.

Examples of responsibilities and essential functions are: you will provide 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. You will build strong relationships with candidates to understand decision making criteria and provide counsel.

You will manage a high volume of online applications; process and track applications; monitor candidate assessment results and update candidate management database.

You will manage final-round interview days, including planning interview day schedule, working with Partners, APs, and EAs to manage participation efforts, facilitate/lead decision meetings. You will lead ongoing management of candidate pipeline and data, using tools and systems while keeping key stakeholders informed.

You will plan and execute 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.

You will conduct year-end analysis on recruiting results and develop recommendations for improvements; ensure accurate and timely candidate data updates within appropriate recruiting tools.

You will provide input into the semi-annual review process for consultants who have contributed to the source recruiting strategy and execution.

You will work 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 based in the Bay Area as part of our Bay Area Office Campus Team (San Francisco or Silicon Valley office). 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.

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.

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Undergraduate degree required
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, with knowledge of professional services-based recruiting a strong plus
• Excellent organizational 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
• 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 and travel to campus as needed
• 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.

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Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $98,200 - $122,800 USD gross per year. 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.

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