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Early in Profession Recruiter, AI

Microsoft
$85,100.00 - $169,800.00 / yr
United States, Washington, Redmond
Apr 20, 2026
Overview At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more - and that mission starts with extraordinary talent. As an Early in Profession (EiP) Recruiter, AI, you will play a critical role in shaping Microsoft's future by attracting and developing the next generation of AI innovators, builders, and technical leaders. This role is for a recruiter who has handson experience hiring for AI, Machine Learning (ML), Data, Applied Science, or highly technical engineering roles, and who is excited about engaging early in profession talent at the forefront of emerging technology. In this role, you will: Design and execute inclusive,forwardthinkingrecruiting strategies toengagehighpotentialEarlyinProfessionAI talent across a wide range of pathways, including universities, peer companies, and emerging talent ecosystems. Partner closely with technical leaders andAIfocusedteamsto translate evolving skill needs into compelling, credible candidate experiences. Develop and executehighimpactcandidate engagementacross the recruiting lifecycle from first contact through offer ensuring candidates clearly understand Microsoft's AI mission, teams, expectations, and career trajectory. Develop and sustain universitybased early in profession AI talent pools - from internships to fulltime roles ensuring conversion outcomes and longterm alignment with Microsoft's investment in emerging technical talent If you're driven by purpose, energized by partnership, and motivated by the opportunity to open doors into AI careers while influencing how Microsoft competes for top early in profession technical talent - this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on individuals, teams, and Microsoft's future. 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. Responsibilities Stakeholder/Client Engagement Usesdata to educate and influence hiring managers on talent acquisition strategy and linking this data to filling the roles. Interprets client's business and the industry landscape and/or university talent pools to influence the client to adoptoptimalstaffing solutions. Progresses candidates through the interview and closingprocess andworks withothersteams to meet candidate needs (e.g., onboarding, relocation, Visas, critical dependencies). Closes candidates byanticipatingand responding to objections from thebusiness whilemaintainingfiscal responsibility. Negotiates appropriately with the client/stakeholder to drive solutions that balance their short- and long-term talent needs. Talent Sourcing Developmulti-channel strategies to contribute to differentiated talent in emerging roles or highly competitive talent pools to meet long-term business needs (e.g., industry, technical recruiting). Usesan understanding of talent markets and complex candidate profiles, as well as growing relationships with new talent pools and communities with future potential, toidentifyand engage candidates for immediate and future talent needs. Creates and presents effective reports to the business that provides key insights and market intelligence that help form effective sourcing strategies. Candidate Attraction Coaches the client torepresentMicrosoft's unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors. Delivers differentiated pitch to candidates based on their unique motivators and knowledge of the Microsoft deal (e.g., compensation, benefits,perks, career development). Elicits interest in passive, active, and potential candidates by telling the business story, and contributes to the development of new stories.Generateawareness through community outreach events and strategic networking related to future hiring needs. Candidate Experience Gathers requirements and develops hiring plans that meet candidate needs throughout the hiring lifecycle. Owns elements of the candidate experience and prepares candidates fornextphases of the process. Enhances the candidate experience at all phases of the relationship by proactivelyidentifyingfactors that mayadverselyimpactonthe candidate and partnering with hiring managers to develop mitigation strategies and by ensuring operational excellence managingcandidatesapplication through the application tracking system (ATS).Maintains Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timeliness of process completion. Market Analysis and Channel Insights Synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets external market data, and provides market and channel insights to the business to inform hiring plans and implement talent acquisition initiatives. Develops sourcing strategy using market and channel insights. Operational Compliance & Excellence Maintains current documentation/information on candidates' qualifications and status in theappropriate staffingor tracking system, within compliance guidelines (e.g., Office of Federal Compliance Programs, General Data Protection Regulation). Captures relevant data in recruitingplatformand leverages data to inform meaningful insights. Other Embody ourcultureandvalues Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 4+yearstalent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role ORMaster'sDegreeAND 3+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing),HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) talent acquisition experience (recruiting or sourcing) supporting AI technical engineering roles 1+ year(s) talent acquisition experiences specifically related to university recruiting and engagement Talent Acquisition IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $85,100 - $169,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $112,000 - $185,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.