Early in Profession Recruiter at Microsoft

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Candidate Assessment, Screening, Sourcing, Recruiting, Closing Techniques, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Immigration, Compensation, Compliance, GDPR, OFCCP

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview The Early in Profession team provides opportunities where you can shape your career with purpose, where early talent is empowered through structured frameworks, inclusive hiring, and global exposure to high-impact roles. Our recruiting team thrives in driving innovation in AI, engineering, and programe delivery, while cultivating talent through proactive sourcing and continuous learning. 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 Candidate Assessment & Screening Identifies and gathers information (e.g., relocation, immigration, compensation) to qualify talent pool. Executes initial screening and assessing of candidates. Leverages tools and assessment frameworks from Operations teams and Center of Excellence to assess candidates. Candidate Attraction Leverages best practices on sourcing, recruiting, and/or closing techniques and stories with their own team. Tracks candidate activity using systems and tools. Elicits interest in passive, active, and potential candidates by using and telling business stories that represent Microsoft’s unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors. Leverages resources to deliver information to the client based on their unique motivators and knowledge of the Microsoft deal (e.g., compensation, benefits, perks, career development). Candidate Experience Maintains candidate satisfaction at all phases of the relationship by leveraging motivators and incentives to engage candidates and prepare them for next phases of the process. Identifies approaches to enhance candidate experience throughout hiring plans. Maintains Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure timeliness of process completion. Data Analysis & Hiring Plans Reviews data and market research and consults with the business to recommend and implement a hiring plan that addresses both business demand and talent availability. Reviews and analyzes data to improve staffing performance. Market Analysis and Channel Insights Gathers external market data and performs analyses to identify market trends and channel insights. Identifies insights and shares recommendations within team. Operational Compliance & Excellence Maintains current documentation/information on candidates’ qualifications and status in the appropriate staffing or tracking system, within compliance guidelines (e.g., Office of Federal Compliance Programs, General Data Protection Regulation). Captures relevant data in recruiting platform and leverages data to inform meaningful insights. Stakeholder/ Client Engagement Executes a hiring plan within aligned business groups. Balances multiple timeframes and expectations for budget, scope, and time. Workforce Analysis Gathers internal data and performs analyses to identify current state of workforce talent/diversity. Identifies hiring needs and shares recommendations. Additional Overview Interprets clients business and requirements to drive a staffing process to promote an optimal internal and external talent mix. Executes a hiring plan within aligned business groups. Identifies differentiated and alternative types of talent. Reviews data and market research and consults with the business to recommend and implement a hiring plan that addresses both business demand and talent availability. Elicits interest in passive, active, and potential candidates by using and telling business stories that represent Microsoft’s unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors. Leverages best practices on sourcing, recruiting, and/or closing techniques and stories with their own team. Leverages resources to deliver information to the client based on their unique motivators and knowledge of the Microsoft deal. Uses an understanding of talent markets and complex candidate profiles, as well as relationships with talent pools and communities, to identify, secure, and/or develop candidates for immediate and near-future needs and pipelines. Develops a pipeline that generates differentiated talent to meet the future needs of the business. Leverages tools and assessment frameworks from Operations teams and Center of Excellence to assess candidates. Qualifications Required qualifications Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years talent 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 OR Master's Degree AND 3+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience. 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves executing the full recruiting lifecycle, including candidate assessment, attraction through storytelling, and maintaining a positive candidate experience while adhering to SLAs. Responsibilities also include reviewing data, analyzing market trends, and executing hiring plans aligned with business groups.