Morningstar

Campus Recruitment Manager, North America

Chicago Full time

The Team

The People & Culture team plays an essential role in supporting our company’s strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations, and infrastructure. As a steward of Morningstar’s unique culture, we invest in our employees and offer a place where talented, driven people can grow; and where they are trusted to help investors reach their financial goals. By helping Morningstar employees succeed we contribute to Morningstar’s success.

About the Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and strategic Campus Recruitment Manager with at least five years of hands-on experience in university strategy and hiring. In this role, you will lead end-to-end campus recruitment strategy and initiatives for North America, build strong partnerships with academic institutions, and drive early talent hiring approaches that support Morningstar’s long-term talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Campus Strategy & Planning:

  • Develop and execute annual campus recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.

  • Identify target universities and programs to build an inclusive and high-quality talent pool.

  • Keep a current market pulse and serve as SME on University and Campus best practices.

Partnership & Relationship Management:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with universities in the U.S. and Canada, faculty, student organizations, and external partners.

  • Create a strategic presence that enhances Morningstar’s brand at career fairs, campus events, and networking sessions across North America.

  • Build and manage internal relationships with key stakeholders, hiring leaders, Talent Acquisition, Comms, Marketing and Design teams.

End-to-End Recruitment:

  • Manage the full campus hiring lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer management.

  • Coordinate hiring events, assessments, and interview days with internal stakeholders.

  • Manage off cycle candidate engagement through our Talent Portal.

  • Ensure a positive and engaging candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the process.

Data & Reporting:

  • Track key recruitment metrics to measure hiring effectiveness and ROI.

  • Prepare reports and insights to guide decision-making and improve future recruitment cycles.

Branding & Engagement:

  • Strengthen Morningstar’s brand on campuses through events, social media, materials, and student engagement activities.

  • Support the creation of marketing materials, student engagement events, and recruitment collateral.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in campus recruitment or early talent hiring.

  • Must have experience with designing and executing campus strategy.

  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to manage high-volume recruitment cycles.

  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

  • Exceptional operations and project management experience.

  • Familiarity with ATS tools, hiring analytics, and campus recruitment trends.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience managing internship or graduate development programs.

  • Knowledge of inclusive recruitment strategies.

  • Creative approach to student engagement and employer branding.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

  • Financial Health
    • 75% 401k match up to 7%
    • Stock Ownership Potential
    • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
  • Physical Health 
    • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
    • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Emotional Health 
    • Trust-Based Time Off
    • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
    • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
    • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
    • Annual Education Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Health 
    • Charitable Matching Gifts program
    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
    • Paid volunteering days
    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

$121,400.00 - 218,525.00 USD Annual

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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