Recruiting Management Track

McMaster-Carr•Chicago, IL

8d•$133,000 - $180,000

About The Position

McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company that keeps industry in motion. Every day, hundreds of thousands of customers turn to our website, app, or catalog to find the parts they need and get them fast—so they can solve problems, avoid downtime, and keep critical operations running smoothly. We serve industries that touch nearly every part of daily life: aerospace, agriculture, entertainment, marine, medical, automotive, food and beverage, and more. Our work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is everywhere. Our customers don’t just rely on us to maintain what matters—they also look to us to help them imagine what’s next. Through tools like 3D CAD models, intuitive search, and a constantly evolving product offering, we help people discover new solutions, iterate on ideas, and improve the way they work. Accelerate Your Recruiting Career at McMaster-Carr The Recruiting Management Track is designed for individuals who want to grow into impactful, strategic leaders in talent acquisition. It’s hands-on, immersive, and deeply embedded in the high-impact work of building exceptional teams across technology, operations, customer solutions, and more. From day one, you will take ownership of meaningful recruiting work that advances our business. You'll learn by doing, supported by thoughtful mentors and teammates who take pride in helping you elevate your contributions. You’ll work across functions, develop strong judgment and communication skills, and gain the leadership capabilities required to shape how McMaster-Carr attracts, selects, and develops great talent. We welcome undergraduates and master’s students from any major. What matters most is how you think, how you make decisions, and your drive to learn and grow.

Requirements

You are curious, driven, and eager to make an impact.
You ask thoughtful questions, enjoy solving tough problems, and bring out the best in the people around you.
You know that strong collaboration isn’t just about teamwork—it’s about creating the conditions for others to contribute fully, challenge ideas constructively, and move the work forward together.
We hire undergrads and advanced degrees from all majors—English, Engineering, Philosophy, Business, and more—because we know that diversity of thought makes us better.
If you’re excited to take on meaningful challenges, build new skills by doing impactful work, and help a team succeed, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Improve how we find and attract talent
Leverage data, insights, and tools—including emerging AI capabilities—to identify talent pools, assess sourcing channels, and develop strategies that elevate the quality and efficiency of our recruiting efforts.
Redesign candidate experiences
Streamline touchpoints from application to offer—eliminating friction, improving communication, and ensuring a high-quality, human-centered experience at every step.
Strengthen hiring decision-making
Partner with leaders across tech, operations, publishing, customer solutions, and distribution to clarify hiring needs, design effective assessments, and guide teams toward consistent, evidence-based decisions.
Lead cross-functional recruiting initiatives
Collaborate with teams in HR tech, business operations, and leadership to define ambiguous problems, align stakeholders, and implement process improvements that scale company‑wide.
Build the team of the future
Recruit and assess candidates who thrive in complex environments by evaluating problem‑solving ability, curiosity, adaptability, and long-term potential—the same attributes that have powered McMaster-Carr’s success for over 120 years.