[Remote] Recruiter

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Microsoft is seeking a Recruiter (Contract) to support high-volume and niche hiring for early-in-profession AI/ML and highly technical roles. The role involves full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and managing candidate communications, while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for early-in-profession AI/ML and technical roles—from sourcing through offer and close
• Source and identify candidates using a variety of channels, focusing on AI/ML, data, and applied science talent
• Screen and assess candidates to evaluate technical skills, AI/ML exposure, and role alignment
• Partner with recruiters, hiring managers, and stakeholders on hiring needs, candidate profiles, and recruiting plans
• Manage candidate communication and engagement throughout the hiring process
• Lead candidate progression through interviews, debriefs, and offer/closing stages
• Build and maintain pipelines of early-career AI/ML and technical talent
• Maintain accurate candidate records and activity in recruiting systems in alignment with process and compliance expectations
• Contribute to high-volume hiring efforts across multiple teams and business groups

Skills

• 5–7 years of recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition experience
• Experience owning full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, offer extension, and closing
• Experience hiring for AI/ML, data science, applied science, or highly technical engineering roles
• Experience in high-volume recruiting environments
• Experience supporting early-in-profession/university hiring (intern, entry-level) and industry hiring
• Strong ability to source and engage specialized technical talent, including passive candidates
• Strong communication, stakeholder partnership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with recruiting tools or applicant tracking systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

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