Recruiter 3 (contract)

Licensed sponsor Reading Contract Posted 1 day ago

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