What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career Recruiter position at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.?
McCarthy Holdings, Inc. (McCarthy), is the holding entity for McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the oldest privately-held national construction company in America, and Castle Contracting. McCarthy provides the crucial business infrastructure for these entities and connects the day-to-day operations to ensure seamless operations across the business. Repeatedly honored as a great place to work and healthiest employer, McCarthy is a 100 percent employee-owned company.
At McCarthy, we are committed to sustaining a culture that delivers great experiences for everyone. This begins with developing high-performing individuals and teams through our award-winning learning and development programs, best-in-class Total Rewards benefits, and our inclusive culture aligned with our core values: Genuine; We, Not I and All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in supporting the success of the business.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
Position Summary
The Early Careers Recruiter supports McCarthy’s early career programs in NorCal by owning day‑to‑day campus engagement, candidate pipeline management, and a best‑in‑class candidate experience. They build strong relationships with priority campuses, student organizations, and faculty; co‑own shared campus plans with SoCal; and partner closely with the NorCal Talent Acquisition Business Partner and Hiring Managers to meet hiring goals for Project Interns, Project Engineers, and other salaried early‑career roles.
Responsibilities
Campus Partnerships and Brand
Required
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
At McCarthy, we are committed to sustaining a culture that delivers great experiences for everyone. This begins with developing high-performing individuals and teams through our award-winning learning and development programs, best-in-class Total Rewards benefits, and our inclusive culture aligned with our core values: Genuine; We, Not I and All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in supporting the success of the business.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
Position Summary
The Early Careers Recruiter supports McCarthy’s early career programs in NorCal by owning day‑to‑day campus engagement, candidate pipeline management, and a best‑in‑class candidate experience. They build strong relationships with priority campuses, student organizations, and faculty; co‑own shared campus plans with SoCal; and partner closely with the NorCal Talent Acquisition Business Partner and Hiring Managers to meet hiring goals for Project Interns, Project Engineers, and other salaried early‑career roles.
Responsibilities
Campus Partnerships and Brand
- Build and steward relationships with priority campuses and student orgs; plan on‑campus presence that aligns to hiring plans and brand standards.
- Co‑own shared campus strategies with SoCal (and other regions as assigned) to deliver consistent calendars, messaging, and candidate handoffs.
- Manage a prioritized campus portfolio based on hiring outcomes, business demand, mobility, and diversity goals; adjust priorities each season with ECPM/TA leadership.
- Manage candidate pipeline from first touch through offer: timely screens, consistent next‑step decisions, and clear handoffs to hiring teams.
- Coordinate interview days, information sessions, and candidate follow‑up for early‑career and select salaried roles.
- Partner with the NorCal Talent Acquisition Business Partner and Hiring Managers to align campus hiring with regional workforce plans and BU needs.
- Own end‑to‑end event logistics (registration, payments, booth preparation, shipping, and promotional materials) and execute information sessions and on‑campus networking.
- Track and report pipeline health and outcomes; maintain high data accuracy in systems and shared dashboards.
- Participates in the national approach to data tracking and delivery and works to eliminate data silos or inconsistent reporting practices.
- Support intern onboarding, kickoff/close‑out events, and evaluation/offer processes in partnership with program leaders.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3 years in recruiting or HR; experience with campus/early‑career programs preferred.
- Strong relationship‑builder with candidates, universities, and internal stakeholders; excellent project management and communication skills.
- Data‑driven approach to pipeline health; proficiency in ATS/CRM and spreadsheets.
- Ability to travel based on campus/event calendars and reliable travel flexibility during peak seasons. Estimated travel is 25-40%.
- Construction/engineering industry recruiting experience.
- Experience supporting shared campuses across multiple regions.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000