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.
Role Summary
This role supports Microsoft's Early Careers hiring across the EMEA region. The recruiter will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for interns, graduates, apprentices, and research talent, from application review through offer acceptance. The position also involves coordinating hiring events, supporting talent programs, and ensuring a positive experience for candidates throughout the recruitment journey.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Selection
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Review applications and shortlist qualified candidates
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Conduct first-round virtual interviews
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Assess candidate fit against hiring requirements
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Move top talent efficiently through the hiring process
Assessment Centres
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Organize and facilitate assessment centres
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Coordinate candidate communications
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Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience
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Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates
Offer Management
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Prepare and extend offers
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Negotiate compensation and start dates
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Manage offer acceptance process
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Close candidates effectively
Stakeholder Management
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Partner with hiring managers and program teams
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Align on hiring targets and candidate quality
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Provide hiring updates and market insights
Program Support
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Support intern and apprentice programs
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Coordinate hiring events and recruitment campaigns
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Help ensure smooth onboarding experiences
Compliance & Market Awareness
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Understand employment regulations
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Track visa/work authorization requirements
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Monitor talent market trends and competitor activity
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Use recruiting data to improve hiring outcomes
Must-Have Skills
Recruiting Experience
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Early careers recruiting, campus recruiting, graduate recruiting, or university recruiting experience
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Experience screening and interviewing candidates
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Experience managing offers and closing candidates
Program Management
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Experience coordinating recruitment programs, internship programs, graduate programs, or similar initiatives
Stakeholder Management
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Ability to work with hiring managers and multiple business teams
Communication
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Strong verbal and written communication
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Ability to represent employer brand professionally
Candidate Experience
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Proven ability to manage candidates through the end-to-end hiring process
Organization
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Comfortable managing multiple requisitions and projects simultaneously
Tools
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ATS experience (Workday, Greenhouse, SuccessFactors, Taleo, etc.)
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Microsoft Office proficiency
Education
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Language
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Fluent English
Nice-to-Have Skills
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Microsoft recruiting experience
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EMEA hiring exposure
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Experience hiring across multiple countries
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Knowledge of visa/work permit processes
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Assessment centre facilitation experience
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Internship or apprentice program management
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Employer branding/event recruiting experience
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Data-driven recruiting/reporting experience
Experience Level Guidance
Ideal Experience
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3-7 years recruiting experience
Additional Details:
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Location: Ireland (Remote)
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Duration 8 months 12 days
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Pay Range: €194/day to €218/day (PAYE)
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Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
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
194 - 218 EUR daily