Recruiting Management Track at McMaster-Carr in Chicago, IL (Elmhurst)

Summary: McMaster-Carr is a trusted e-commerce company that keeps industry in motion. The Recruiting Management Track is designed for individuals who want to grow into impactful, strategic leaders in talent acquisition, taking ownership of meaningful recruiting work that advances the business. 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 Required Qualifications: - Undergraduate or master's degree from any major - Strong judgment and communication skills - Drive to learn and grow - Curiosity and eagerness to make an impact - Ability to ask thoughtful questions and solve tough problems - Strong collaboration skills - Ability to create conditions for others to contribute fully - Ability to challenge ideas constructively - Ability to move work forward together Required Skills: Talent acquisition, Data analysis Important Skills: Candidate experience design Nice-to-Have Skills: Leadership capabilities Benefits: 100% tuition reimbursement (including MBAs), Informal and formal mentorship, Employee resource groups, Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums, Inclusive, all-gender benefits, Paid time off for vacation and personal time, Paid parental leave for all new parents, Adoption and surrogacy assistance, First-time home buyer assistance, Industry leading company-funded retirement accounts