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Generalist - Human Resources

McKinsey & Company

People & HR

Chicago, IL, USA

Posted on Mar 21, 2026

People & HR

Generalist - Human Resources

Job ID: 107215

Chicago

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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 coordinate key HR elements across the lifecycle of the colleague experience and act as a trusted resource for our Midwest and Atlantic regional office locations.

You will be expected to deliver exceptional support to our colleagues and business partners, while ensuring compliance with important risk topics and legal requirements. You will be a trusted source of information and counsellor to colleagues and will play a front-line role in answering HR questions and escalating issues as needed.

You will support onboarding for new joiners by coordinating Day 1 schedules and logistics, maintaining new hire reporting, completing I-9s, fielding pre-start questions, presenting key HR information, and facilitating an engaging and seamless first day experience for new colleagues. Additionally, you will also assist with offboarding for transitioning colleagues, handling data management, executing key transition support programs, conducting exit interviews, managing recoupments and reconciliations, and ensuring a caring and supportive exit process for departing team members.

You will manage mobility, flexible programs, and role changes in the region, overseeing key internal programs, colleague rotations, and alternative opportunities. This work requires careful administration of processes, documentation, and communication for internal changes.

You will serve as the HR data and reporting expert for the region, completing month-end audit reports, responding to stakeholder requests for data, and providing valuable insights to support decision-making. Additionally, you will partner on performance management and colleague development processes, drafting performance improvement plans, assisting with feedback conversations, and managing transitions.

You will serve as a trusted advisor on Duty of Care programs, guiding colleagues in accessing and navigating available support resources, championing these programs for the region, and actively managing communications and reminders among offices.

Our team works extensively within internal systems and other HR systems. You will become an expert at operating within these systems in order to build expertise on key HR topics. You will also contribute to strategic projects and office/firm priorities – contributing to efforts beyond the immediate scope of your role as needed. As a member of the broader North America HR team, you may be a contributing member, convener, or leader of a group or groups of colleagues focused on specific HR service lines or projects. Flexibility and agility are necessary as this role will evolve based on business needs and your professional development.

You will work in our Chicago location with responsibilities across our Midwest and Atlantic region. Our regional locations collectively include more than 3,500 consulting and non-consulting colleagues. You will work collaboratively across our offices as well as with other firm functions, including people legal, immigration legal, payroll, talent management, recruiting, compensation and professional development. Your position reports to the Senior Manager of Human Resources for the Midwest and Atlantic region.

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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
1+ years of HR experience in a corporate or professional services environment
Ability to navigate sensitive and complex employee situations with care
Sharp technical expertise and an intrinsic drive to explore, learn and innovate
Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage a complex and largely autonomous work environment
Evidence of sound judgment, professionalism, maturity, trustworthiness
Ability to work in-person in our Chicago office a minimum of 2-3 days per week
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Capabilities

Firm Administration

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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.

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 $82,600 - $103,200 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.

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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - HRG - Human Resources Generalist
Function - Firm Administration
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Mar 20 00:00:00 GMT 2026
LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois
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LinkedIn Job Title - Generalist - Human Resources
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LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate

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