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Talent Acquisition Director roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, which requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. Host employers in HR-intensive industries actively partner with these sponsors to bring experienced recruitment leaders stateside.
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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 in Talent Acquisition Director
Frame your credentials around specialist eligibility
The J-1 Specialist category requires at least five years of expertise in a recognized field. Document your HR and talent acquisition leadership record in a format that maps directly to the sponsor's eligibility criteria, not just a standard CV.
Target host employers with global HR infrastructure
Multinationals that already manage international mobility programs are far more likely to navigate the host-organization agreement a designated sponsor requires. Focus your outreach on companies with established People Operations or Global Mobility functions.
Search J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Talent Acquisition Director openings at employers experienced with exchange visitor hosting. This narrows your search to organizations whose HR teams already understand the DS-2019 process and sponsor coordination.
Confirm the 2-year home residency rule applies to you
If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to a two-year return requirement before changing status or obtaining certain immigrant visas. Check this before accepting an offer, not after.
Align your training plan with a realistic program duration
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan tied to your Talent Acquisition role. J-1 Trainee programs run up to 18 months and Specialist programs up to 24 months, so structure your plan to reflect genuine skill development, not just job duties.
Verify the host employer can sign a formal agreement
Your hiring employer must execute a host organization agreement with the designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued. Confirm during the offer stage that the employer's legal or HR team is authorized to sign this agreement and has done so before.
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Find Talent Acquisition Director JobsTalent Acquisition Director J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Talent Acquisition Director role?
Most Talent Acquisition Directors qualify under the J-1 Specialist category, which is designed for professionals with at least five years of recognized expertise in a specialized field such as human resources or organizational development. Early-career professionals in training rotations may qualify under the Trainee category instead, which caps at 18 months and requires a structured training plan tied to the role.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or a separate organization?
The employer is the host, not the visa sponsor. Your J-1 visa is administered by a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, which issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and signs off on your training plan. The hiring employer signs a host agreement with that sponsor. This is fundamentally different from H-1B or E-3 sponsorship, where the employer files directly.
How do you find employers open to hosting a J-1 Talent Acquisition Director?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Talent Acquisition Director openings at U.S. employers that have experience working with exchange visitor programs. Because J-1 hosting requires the employer to execute an agreement with a designated sponsor and support a formal training plan, targeting companies with existing global mobility or international HR infrastructure significantly increases your chances of a smooth process.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Talent Acquisition professionals on a J-1?
It depends on your home country and funding source. If your country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the U.S. Department of State, or if your program was government-funded, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to H-1B status or applying for a green card. Confirm your exposure to this requirement before accepting any offer, since a waiver process exists but is neither quick nor guaranteed.
Can a Talent Acquisition Director extend a J-1 program once it starts?
Extensions are possible within the maximum duration for your category, 24 months for Specialists and 18 months for Trainees, but require approval from your designated sponsor before your current program end date. The sponsor evaluates whether the extension serves legitimate program objectives. Changing host employers mid-program is more complicated and typically requires your sponsor to authorize a new host agreement and an amended training plan.
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