Job ID: 109899

Washington DC

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.

YOUR IMPACT

You will be responsible for leading recruiting efforts on-campus to attract distinctive talent to McKinsey & Company.

You will collaborate with consultants and leaders affiliated with the sources to lead the recruiting strategy and execution at those schools to deliver on our overall recruiting priorities.

You will be based in our Washington, D.C. office as part of our North America campus recruiting team. This team ensures we are hiring the best talent to meet the D.C. office’s hiring needs by collaborating with consultants and leaders to lead the recruiting strategy and execution for the office.

You will collaborate with Partners, Professional Development and other office leaders to help develop and lead recruiting strategy for the location; you will build and maintain peer-based relationships with leaders; you will partner with consultants, source recruiters, and other members of the recruiting community to plan and execute all aspects of core recruiting efforts, including attraction, assessment, cultivation and onboarding.

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 develop location specific messaging and value proposition to attract top talent to the location. You will understand the competitive landscape and what makes it unique and distinctive.

You will plan and execute attraction and cultivation events (e.g., location presentations, small group events, interview days, dinners, office visits). You will lead and own the Summer Internship program for the location, including individual and cohort-based events.

You will work with the North America recruiting team to continue to innovate our recruiting practices. You will conduct year-end analysis on recruiting results and develop recommendations for improvements; you will ensure accurate and timely candidate data updates within appropriate recruiting tools.

You will take on additional responsibilities and special projects throughout the year and/or as they arise.

On-campus recruiting responsibilities includes managing all aspects of firm recruiting efforts on-campus, working with consultants to develop and execute recruiting strategy for top talent. You will plan and execute campus events (e.g., large presentations, small group events, interview workshops) while managing overall source recruiting budget, staffing consultants and attending events.

You will serve as primary contact and counselor for candidates throughout the identification, attraction and early assessment stages; you will be highly responsive to their needs and inquiries. You will lead candidate screening efforts and selection discussions for sources.

You will develop annual analysis of results against historical and competitive benchmarks; you will identify strategies to improve recruiting initiatives. You will assist with candidate cultivation to include planning and executing events; identifying consultants who can support with candidate’s decision drivers; developing creative, personalized strategies.

You will manage a high volume of online applications; process and track applications; monitor candidate assessment results and update candidate management database. You will work with broader recruiting team to continue to innovate McKinsey’s recruiting strategy.

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, 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

University degree required

2+ years of recruiting experience, with a preference for experience in hiring for professional services and/or technical roles

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; growth mindset and willingness to dive in where priorities require leadership

Strong strategic thinker – ability to see and manage to “the big picture” while driving impact on specific initiatives

Strong analytical ability, including high degree of comfort with Excel & PowerPoint

Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills with the ability to build great relationships with candidates, consultants at all levels, and recruiting colleagues

Proactive problem solver capable of identifying issues and generating solutions; desire and energy to continuously improve recruiting processes

Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple streams of work independently; close attention to detail

Demonstrated initiative, judgment and maturity; track record as self-starter; mindful of external reputation; discreet, respectful and caring with confidential information

Flexibility to deal with last minute changes; ability to remain calm under pressure; comfortable working with minimal direction and flexibility to work overtime as required

Ability to have flexible schedule and travel to campus as needed

Ability to look beyond own responsibilities to help team members with time sensitive deadlines as needed

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