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Manager, Early Careers

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Oakbrook Terrace, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 97500 - 130000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Manager Early Careers

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:44590

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Manager Early Careers is a key member of the North American Talent Acquisition team responsible for developing and executing McCains campus recruiting and early careers strategy across the United States and Canada. This role leads programs that attract engage and retain diverse early-career talent through internships rotational programs co-ops and entry-level hiring initiatives.
The Manager Early Careers will cultivate strategic partnerships with universities business leaders and external organizations while overseeing program design recruitment delivery candidate experience and conversion strategies. This role also provides leadership to a team responsible for campus recruitment operations coordination and program administration.
What youll be doing.
  • Lead end-to-end campus recruiting efforts across North America attracting and hiring high-quality diverse early-career talent.
  • Develop enhance and scale internship co-op and rotational programs that align with business talent needs and workforce planning strategies.
  • Partner with business leaders and Human Resource Business Partners to understand hiring requirements and develop effective recruiting strategies.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with universities career centers faculty alumni groups professional associations and diversity-focused organizations.
  • Design and implement metrics reporting and success measures to evaluate recruiting effectiveness program outcomes and talent conversion rates.
  • Partner with Talent Brand teams to strengthen McCains employer value proposition and increase brand awareness across targeted campuses.
  • Manage recruiting operations hiring plans stakeholder communications and program deliverables to ensure timely execution.
  • Represent McCain at campus events conferences career fairs and industry forums to identify and engage top talent.
  • Curate and lead a comprehensive summer internship and Xplore student experience focused on learning engagement and full-time conversion opportunities.
  • Manage program budgets recruiting investments and resource planning to maximize program effectiveness and return on investment.
  • Lead coach and develop a team of campus recruiting professionals responsible for recruitment coordination administration and candidate experience.
What youll need to be successful.
  • Bachelors degree required; Human Resources Business Management or a related discipline preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of Human Resources experience with a strong focus on campus recruiting university relations or early careers talent acquisition.
  • Minimum 2 years of people leadership or managerial experience.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing campus recruiting programs internship programs or early talent initiatives.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
  • Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight timelines.
  • Experience collaborating across complex matrixed organizations and building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging metrics to measure recruiting and program success.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results through strong execution accountability and follow-through.
  • Curiosity and proficiency in utilizing AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to improve recruiting efficiency and administrative processes.
About the team.
The Manager Early Careers is part of the North American Talent Acquisition team and plays a critical role in building McCains future talent pipeline. This position leads two direct reports who support recruitment delivery coordination and program administration. Working closely with Talent Acquisition Human Resources Talent Brand Inclusion & Belonging and business leaders across North America the team is focused on attracting developing and retaining exceptional early-career talent.
About McCain.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:$97500.00 - $130000.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Human Resources
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.


Required Experience:

Manager


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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