Recruiter 3 (contract)

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 8 days (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

Work arrangement
Yes