Marsh McLennan

Early Career Talent Acquisition Lead

Marsh McLennan$114K — $228K *
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of Early Career hiring experience
  • 3+ years of people management experience
  • Proficiency in stakeholder management
  • Ability to analyze and use recruiting data for decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Lead early career recruiting strategy across US and Canada
  • Manage and develop the early career hiring team
  • Provide leadership and build strategy in alignment with stakeholders
  • Ensure operational excellence in recruiting processes
  • Oversee sourcing strategy, event planning, and interview design

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • 401K savings and retirement programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration
Full Job Description
Company:
Marsh Corporate

Description:

At Marsh, Early Career hiring is a critical driver of our future talent pipeline. We are seeking an experienced Early Career Talent Acquisition Lead to drive the strategy and delivery of Early Career hiring across the US and Canada.

In this role, you will help shape how we attract, assess, and hire early career talent, while supporting consistent, inclusive, and high-quality candidate experience. You will lead a team and play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality recruiting outcomes.

This is a leadership position for someone who brings both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution, with the confidence to influence stakeholders, improve processes, and help build a scalable early career hiring model.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of working in a local office at least three days per week.

We will count on you to:
  • Lead the early career recruiting strategy across the US and Canada, aligning hiring plans to business priorities and talent needs.
  • Manage and develop a team by setting priorities, goals, and expectations, and supporting team performance and development.
  • Provide leadership to the early career hiring team and build on strategy in alignment with stakeholders and team.
  • Responsible for operational excellence.
  • Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, and people partners to understand hiring needs, confirm role requirements, and support hiring decisions.
  • Oversee early career sourcing strategy, event planning, interview design, assessment, and offer management.
  • Leverage recruitment platform and build on relationships with universities and early talent communities.
  • Implement structured and inclusive hiring processes that support quality, efficiency, and consistency.
  • Use data and insights to track performance (e.g., pipeline health, conversion rates, time to fill, acceptance rates, candidate experience) and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support a positive candidate experience and help ensure recruiting interactions reflect our culture and values.
  • Contribute to broader talent acquisition priorities by sharing best practices and partnering across the recruiting organization.
  • Operate effectively at both the strategic and execution levels-able to set direction while remaining hands-on with day-to-day delivery during peak periods
  • Focus on building strategy, including candidate and stakeholder engagement, and integration with the broader Talent Acquisition organization.
  • This role will partner closely with the Early Career Hub for operational excellence and Early Career Program team.


What you need to have:
  • A bachelor's degree
  • A minimum of 7 years of Early Career hiring experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of people management experience, including setting early career hiring direction and building on performance.


What makes you stand out:
  • Stakeholder management skills and experience driving and aligning strategy with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, TA colleagues and Early Career Program team.
  • Experience working in a matrixed and collaborative environment, that is agile and can adapt.
  • Experience shaping Early Career hiring strategy, with a focus on stakeholder experience.
  • Ability to use recruiting data to inform decisions and recommendations.
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
  • Interest in developing early talent and building long-term pipeline capability.
  • Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $114,400 to $228,800.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of working in a local office at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
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