Design Recruiter

Microsoft • ,

8d • $85,100 - $185,300

About The Position

Microsoft is hiring a Design Recruiter to support its Design organization. The mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, starting with extraordinary talent. Microsoft Design creates inclusive, human-centered experiences. As design evolves with AI and emerging technologies, the approach to building, scaling, and thinking about design talent is transforming. This role is critical in shaping the future of Microsoft Design by identifying, attracting, and engaging designers, systems thinkers, and creative technologists. It sits at the intersection of design, engineering, and innovation, requiring an appreciation for craft and a forward-looking view of the discipline. The ideal candidate is a full lifecycle recruiter energized by transformation, capable of navigating industry shifts, building excitement for design at Microsoft, and translating this into meaningful talent strategies. They lead with care, thrive in ambiguity, and are motivated by helping others succeed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience recruiting for designers, systems thinkers, and creative technologists.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR Master's Degree AND 6+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute inclusive, forward-thinking recruiting strategies to engage top design talent across diverse pathways including universities, industry, and emerging talent ecosystems.
• Partner closely with design and engineering leaders across multiple organizations, working horizontally to understand varying priorities, align to hiring frameworks and guidelines, and adapt approaches to meet diverse team needs.
• Translate evolving skill needs, especially as AI and new technologies reshape the discipline, into compelling and credible hiring strategies.
• Build authentic, high-impact candidate experiences from first engagement through offer, clearly articulating Microsoft’s mission, design vision, and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to how Microsoft defines and hires for the next generation of design roles, helping shape the future of the function in a thoughtful, scalable way.
• Use data and metrics, along with a deep understanding of long-term business needs, to advise on talent gaps and hiring strategies.
• Apply deep knowledge of business and hiring manager needs (e.g., time to hire, location, compensation) to guide end-to-end hiring plans aligned to Microsoft Security’s goals.
• Consult on critical talent needs and influence leaders to embrace differentiated and non-traditional talent pools.
• Analyze relevant data and trends to provide insight and set plans to meet hiring goals.
• Lead the implementation of hiring plans for complex organizations or talent pools that address both short- and long-term needs (12+ months).
• Use deep knowledge of competitor opportunities to differentiate Microsoft’s unique career possibilities and rewards.
• Share compelling stories that help others source, recruit, and close candidates.
• Track candidate activity and share insights with internal stakeholders.
• Develop hiring plans that meet candidate needs throughout the lifecycle, especially for critical, complex, or high-level searches.
• Own the candidate experience and proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure a positive journey.
• Lead optimization of policies, systems, and processes, and guide stakeholders on their impact.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with guidelines (e.g., OFCCP, GDPR), and leverage data to inform insights.
• Embody our culture and values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level