Microsoft
Recruiter 3 (contract)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
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
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- 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
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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
About Us
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.
AI in Hiring
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
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location