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Talent Acquisition Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist category. These positions let HR professionals build U.S. recruiting experience with a designated sponsor organization issuing your DS-2019 and overseeing your training plan.
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Location: New York City
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Recruiting Intern, you will be based in New York as part of our Talent Attraction (TA) team. This team supports the full-recruiting life cycle, from candidate attraction to offer, while working closely with TA team members and client service professionals (CSPs).
You will support various administrative tasks and projects, including data management using the Applicant Tracking System, providing candidate support, coordinating recruiting events and interview logistics, and assisting with resume screening. You will collaborate with TA team members and CSPs, participate in relevant training sessions, and contribute to select team projects. Your role offers practical experience across elements of the full-recruiting life cycle, with opportunities to build professional relationships and enhance organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Your work will help our team attract and secure top talent, ensuring that we continue to build a strong and capable workforce.
Compensation: $31/hr ($56,420 annually)
YOUR GROWTH
You 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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Basic business knowledge
Excellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environment
Ability to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision
High level of maturity and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Consistent and predictable in-person/in-office working full-time hours (9-5 PM) are essential to this role.
Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours as needed
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
Job ID: 108255
Location: New York City
Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.
YOUR IMPACT
As a Recruiting Intern, you will be based in New York as part of our Talent Attraction (TA) team. This team supports the full-recruiting life cycle, from candidate attraction to offer, while working closely with TA team members and client service professionals (CSPs).
You will support various administrative tasks and projects, including data management using the Applicant Tracking System, providing candidate support, coordinating recruiting events and interview logistics, and assisting with resume screening. You will collaborate with TA team members and CSPs, participate in relevant training sessions, and contribute to select team projects. Your role offers practical experience across elements of the full-recruiting life cycle, with opportunities to build professional relationships and enhance organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Your work will help our team attract and secure top talent, ensuring that we continue to build a strong and capable workforce.
Compensation: $31/hr ($56,420 annually)
YOUR GROWTH
You 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, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Basic business knowledge
Excellent customer service skills with a strong orientation towards collaboration in a team environment
Ability to independently manage and complete tasks with minimal supervision
High level of maturity and professionalism
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Consistent and predictable in-person/in-office working full-time hours (9-5 PM) are essential to this role.
Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours as needed
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Talent Acquisition Consultant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Designate your degree field carefully on DS-2019 applications. A business, psychology, or HR management degree maps cleanly to talent acquisition, while an unrelated field will require your sponsor to justify the connection in writing.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist before applying
If you graduated within the last 12 months, the Trainee category fits. If you have five or more years of professional HR experience and no recent degree, the Specialist category is the correct path and changes which sponsor organizations can issue your DS-2019.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 compatible roles
Talent acquisition roles vary widely in how host employers structure training plans. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers whose roles align with J-1 program requirements, so you're not spending time on positions that won't support your category.
Confirm the host employer's willingness to sign the training plan
Host employers must co-sign your structured training plan before a designated sponsor issues the DS-2019. Ask hiring managers directly whether they've hosted J-1 trainees before and whether HR has signed a training plan with Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or a comparable sponsor.
Check your country's two-year home residency requirement early
Some nationalities and certain government-funded exchange visitors face a two-year home residency requirement after their J-1 ends. Resolve this before accepting an offer, because it blocks H-1B and green card status changes until fulfilled or waived.
Document your offer letter to match the DS-2019 program dates
Your employment offer letter and training plan must state start and end dates that fall within your DS-2019 validity window. Mismatches between the offer and the DS-2019 are a common filing error that sponsors flag before issuing the form.
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Find Talent Acquisition Consultant JobsTalent Acquisition Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Talent Acquisition Consultant role?
Most talent acquisition professionals qualify under the Trainee category if they've graduated within the past 12 months or have less than one year of full-time HR experience. Those with five or more years of professional recruiting or HR experience and no recent degree typically fall under the Specialist category. The distinction matters because not all designated sponsors administer both programs, so confirm your category before targeting a host employer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, oversee your training plan, and handle compliance reporting. The company hiring you is the host employer. Your employer must cooperate with the designated sponsor and co-sign the training plan, but they cannot issue the DS-2019 themselves.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Talent Acquisition Consultant?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to help you find U.S. roles and employers that align with J-1 sponsorship requirements. Many HR and talent acquisition positions are posted without indicating J-1 compatibility, so filtering by employer type and role structure saves significant research time. Once you identify a promising host employer, confirm with them that they're willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor and sign a training plan.
Can I extend my J-1 status if my talent acquisition training program runs long?
Extensions are possible but require your designated sponsor to approve the request and issue an amended DS-2019 before your current program end date. Trainee programs cap out at 18 months total. Specialist programs allow up to 12 months with one possible extension. Your host employer needs to demonstrate that the extended training objectives are distinct from work already completed, so plan your training plan milestones with that documentation requirement in mind.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect talent acquisition professionals?
It can, depending on your nationality and funding source. If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country appears on the State Department's skills list, you may be subject to INA Section 212(e), which requires two years of home residency before switching to H-1B or permanent resident status. Talent acquisition professionals from certain countries should check this requirement before accepting a host employer offer, since it directly affects long-term career planning in the United States.
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