Junior Recruiter
McKinsey & Company
People & HR
Madrid, Spain · Munich, Germany · Lisbon, Portugal
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
Junior Recruiter
Job ID: 105286
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
You will be part of our Experienced Professional recruiting team, co-located with other recruiters in one of our locations in Europe – Munich, or Wroclaw. Our vibrant team of recruiters across the region are managing the complex and diverse requirements for our various Practices who are hiring Expert Management Consultants from industry and consulting backgrounds.
You will be collaborating with other recruiting teams across the region and with colleagues across various functions (i.e. HR, Professional Development and Learning).
You will work closely with seasoned Experienced Professional recruiters, gaining valuable experience from day one on the full 360 recruitment approach at McKinsey. From crafting sourcing strategies to cultivating candidates, managing their selection and evaluation and you will gain insights on identifying top talent for our firm.
You will engage in a wide array of recruiting topics and lead your own projects from the get-go. This includes managing events, executing marketing activities, direct sourcing via our internal CRM and external platforms, managing recruiting systems, candidate screening and coaching.
You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and build on existing strengths. Our recruiters enjoy exceptional training as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring, both from the recruiting team and internal leaders/stakeholders, with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across a variety of functions.
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
- University degree: degree in a human resources-related discipline is an advantage
- Ideally, previous experience in HR or Recruiting
- Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion, with a keen attention to detail
- Strong customer service focus
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work independently when needed
- Ability to communicate effectively – both verbally and in writing in English. Fluency in any other European languages advantageous
- Fluency in German (requirement for Munich location)
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
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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.
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.
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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - JRC - Junior Recruiter
Function - Firm Administration
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Apr 15 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Munich
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LinkedIn Posting Country - Germany
LinkedIn Job Title - Junior Recruiter
LinkedIn Function - Administrative;Human Resources
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level
Job Skill Code - JRC - Junior Recruiter
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Apr 15 00:00:00 GMT 2025
LinkedIn Posting City - Munich
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Germany
LinkedIn Job Title - Junior Recruiter
LinkedIn Function - Administrative;Human Resources
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level