Senior Recruiter, Microsoft AI

Microsoft; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Recruiter for Microsoft AI, where you will drive talent acquisition strategies in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on shaping teams for the future of human-AI collaboration, requiring agility, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation. You will engage stakeholders, analyze hiring data, and enhance the candidate experience while ensuring operational compliance. If you thrive in dynamic settings and have a strong background in AI recruiting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of talent acquisition or HR experience.
• 3+ years of AI recruiting/sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of recruiting processes and strategies.
• Analyze data to meet hiring goals and implement strategies.
• Own and enhance candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

Skills

Agility

Adaptability

Innovation

Coaching

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Join us to apply for the Senior Recruiter, Microsoft AI role at Microsoft

Microsoft AI (MAI)'s mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. We are creating unique, beautiful, and powerful products that will change lives. We are proud of what we build, how we build it, and that our products will define the AI era. This role places you at the heart of this exciting transformation.

Within Microsoft’s Global Talent Acquisition organization, our mission is to engage and hire people who empower the planet. Learn more about us at Microsoft AI.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Recruiter, Microsoft AI to join the rapidly growing Microsoft AI Copilot Team. This recruiter will be instrumental in accelerating the growth of the MAI division through strategic talent acquisition. We value individuals who are not afraid to fail fast, lead with care, and derive energy from coaching, developing, and contributing to the success of others.

You may be a fit if you:

• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where agility and adaptability are essential.
• Enjoy working in a startup-like culture within a global tech leader—where speed, experimentation, and innovation are daily norms.
• Are passionate about AI and eager to help shape the teams building the future of human-AI collaboration.
• Have a startup mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, bias for action, and a passion for innovation.
• Have proven experience in developing and executing creative hiring strategies that attract top-tier technical talent in dynamic markets.
• Possess executive presence with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders, including hiring leaders and executives.
• Can think strategically while executing tactically—balancing long-term talent planning with immediate hiring needs.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder/Client Engagement

• Use data, metrics, and understanding of business requirements to advise on talent gaps. Lead the development of recruiting processes and strategies.
• Apply deep knowledge of business factors (e.g., time to hire, location, compensation) to develop end-to-end hiring plans aligned with business needs.
• Consult on critical talent needs and opportunities, influencing leaders to consider differentiated and non-traditional talent sources.

Data Analysis & Hiring Plans

• Analyze data and trends to provide insights and set plans to meet hiring goals. Lead the implementation of hiring strategies for complex organizations or talent pools.

Candidate Attraction

• Leverage knowledge of competitors to differentiate Microsoft’s career opportunities and benefits. Convey compelling messages that motivate candidates.
• Share success stories to aid sourcing and recruiting efforts. Track candidate activity and communicate insights internally.
• Coach clients to effectively represent Microsoft’s unique advantages.

Candidate Experience

• Develop hiring plans that meet candidate needs, especially for critical or high-level searches.
• Own and enhance the candidate experience throughout the hiring process, proactively addressing factors that could impact candidate perception.

Operational Compliance & Excellence

• Optimize policies, systems, and processes, guiding stakeholders on changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in staffing systems, ensuring compliance (e.g., OFCP, GDPR). Use data to generate insights.

Other

• Embodies our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years of talent acquisition, HR, or related industry experience OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of AI recruiting/sourcing experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years or Master’s Degree AND 8+ years of relevant experience OR equivalent experience.
• Exceptional executive communication skills and ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, global environments.

Note: The salary range varies by location, with additional benefits and compensation details available on our careers page. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations as needed during the application process.