Recruiting Operations Intern

Who You'll Work WithYou 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: 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 ImpactAs a Recruiting Operations Intern, you will be based in Tokyo, Japan as part of our recruiting operations team.The recruitment of highly qualified consultants is a key success factor for McKinsey & Company, and you’ll be working to support Japan and other Asia offices in terms of recruiting administration and collaborating within a dynamic group of recruiting administrators and recruiters.This internship provides hands-on experience across Asia, offering opportunities to develop professional relationships and strengthen your organizational, communication, and time-management skills. Your contributions will directly support our efforts to attract and secure top talent, helping us build a strong and dynamic workforce.You will play a key role in supporting a variety of tasks and projects within our recruiting operations team. Your responsibilities will include managing data in the Applicant Tracking System, assisting candidates throughout the recruitment process, coordinating recruiting events, and supporting recruiting-related efforts. You will work closely with team members and consultants, participate in training sessions, and contribute to select team initiatives.Your Qualifications and SkillsPursuing a degree in human resources, business administration, psychology or a related fieldInitial experience in the HR environment, preferably in recruiting, gained during an internship or as a working studentExcellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environmentAbility to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverablesAbility to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervisionAbility to work in-person (team schedules and office locations may vary)Ability to operate office equipmentStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, in Japanese and English, with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels