Technical Recruiter, Early in Profession
About The Position
As a Technical Recruiter on the Early in Profession team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Microsoft’s future workforce by driving strategies to attract and hire top technical talent. This position requires creativity, data-driven decision-making and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while delivering top quality candidate experience. You will partner closely with business leaders, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to design and execute recruiting plans that balance speed, quality, and compliance. From building strategic pipelines to influencing hiring decisions, this role requires advanced stakeholder management skills, technical recruiting expertise, and a passion for operational excellence. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
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.
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.
- Proven success in high-volume technical recruiting and stakeholder management within a matrixed organization.
- Ability to source and close niche AI & software talent leveraging advanced search strategies, technical communities, and evaluation to engage hardtoreach candidates.
- Experience influencing and consulting across multiple stakeholder groups, including senior leaders, using data-driven insights and market intelligence
- Experience with university/campus recruiting programs and engagement strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to innovate candidate experience strategies, leveraging creative engagement methods and storytelling
- Proven ability to negotiate complex offers and craft closing strategies that balance candidate motivators with business priorities, ensuring competitive, equitable outcomes and high acceptance rates.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute strategic recruiting plans aligned with business priorities, balancing speed, quality, and volume in a high-demand environment.
- Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to hiring managers and business stakeholders, guiding decisions through market insights and data while influencing outcomes with consultative recommendations.
- Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines using market research, talent communities, and non-traditional sources; engage passive and active candidates through compelling Microsoft narratives.
- Deliver top quality candidate experience by ensuring proactive communication, timely updates, and tailored closing strategies that secure top technical talent.
- Leverage analytics and market trends to inform hiring plans, track funnel health, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
- Apply compliance and operational excellence standards throughout the recruiting lifecycle, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring adherence to internal policies.
- Utilize assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate candidates effectively, ensuring readiness for relocation, immigration, and compensation considerations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
