Recruiter 3 (contract)

Microsoft; Reading; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft is seeking a recruiter to support Early in Career programs across EMEA. The role involves managing candidates from application through offer, conducting first-round interviews, coordinating assessment centers, and supporting internship/apprenticeship programs to ensure a superior candidate experience.

The successful recruiter will work independently, handle high hiring volumes, collaborate with hiring managers across countries, and drive successful close of candidates while adhering to

Qualifications

• Full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Candidate screening and interviewing experience.
• Offer management and candidate closing experience.
• University, graduate, intern or apprenticeship recruiting experience.
• Ability to conduct competency-based interviews.
• Experience partnering with hiring managers.
• Experience running recruiting events and campaigns.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review applications and shortlist qualified candidates.
• Conduct first-round screening interviews.
• Assess candidate fit and motivation.
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle from application to offer.
• Coordinate interview schedules and hiring activities.
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Organize assessment centers and campus events.
• Prepare and extend offers and drive closing.
• Partner with hiring managers and lead with market insights.
• Ensure compliance with local employment regulations and visa considerations.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Candidate screening

Offer management

Interviewing skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

ATS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Additional Details

• Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
• Duration: 7 months (End Date: 30th June 27)
• Pay Range: £204/day to £230/day (PAYE)
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

Role Summary

This is a recruiter position focused on hiring students and recent graduates across EMEA for Microsoft's Early in Career programs. The recruiter will manage candidates from application through offer, conduct first-round interviews, coordinate assessment centers, support internship/apprenticeship programs, and ensure an excellent candidate experience. The role requires a recruiter who can work independently, manage high hiring volumes, engage stakeholders across countries, and successfully close candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Management

• Review applications and shortlist qualified candidates
• Conduct first-round screening interviews
• Assess candidate fit and motivation

Hiring Process Ownership

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle from application to offer
• Coordinate interview schedules and hiring activities
• Ensure a smooth and positive candidate experience

Assessment Centres & Events

• Organize and facilitate assessment centers
• Support campus and Early in Career recruiting events
• Evaluate candidate performance and provide feedback

Offer Management

• Prepare and extend offers
• Conduct offer negotiations
• Drive candidate acceptance and closing activities

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders
• Align on hiring plans and candidate quality expectations
• Provide market insights and hiring updates

Compliance & Market Awareness

• Understand local employment regulations
• Support visa/work authorization considerations
• Monitor talent market trends and competitor activity

Program Delivery

• Support intern, apprentice, graduate, and Microsoft Research hiring programs
• Help deliver a strong internship/apprenticeship experience

Must-Have Skills

Recruiting Experience

• Full-cycle recruiting experience
• Candidate screening and interviewing experience
• Offer management and candidate closing experience

Early Careers Hiring

• University recruiting, graduate recruiting, intern recruiting, or apprenticeship recruiting experience

Interviewing Skills

• Ability to conduct competency-based interviews
• Assess candidate capability and fit effectively

Stakeholder Management

• Experience partnering with hiring managers
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

Program Coordination

• Experience running recruiting events, hiring campaigns, assessment days, or internship programs

Communication

• Strong verbal and written English
• Comfortable presenting to groups and leading virtual sessions

Tools

• ATS experience (Workday, SuccessFactors, Greenhouse, Taleo, Avature, etc.)
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience recruiting across EMEA
• Technology industry recruiting experience
• Experience with graduate programs at large global companies
• Internship program management
• Data reporting and recruiting analytics
• Microsoft or large enterprise recruiting exposure
• Understanding of visa/work permit processes

Experience Level Guidance

Ideal Range

• 3-7 years recruiting experience

As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships - with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

Pay Rate Range

204 - 230 GBP daily