Early Career Recruiter

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. • Sacramento, CA

45d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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%.

Nice To Haves

• Construction/engineering industry recruiting experience.
• Experience supporting shared campuses across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees