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 is an end-to-end recruiting role supporting Microsoft's Early in Career hiring across EMEA. The recruiter will manage hiring for Apprentices, Interns, Graduates, and Microsoft Research programs, with a strong focus on candidate experience, assessment centers, stakeholder management, and offer management.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Candidate Management
Review applications and shortlist qualified candidates.
Conduct first-round virtual interviews.
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
Ensure a seamless candidate experience.
Assessment & Selection
Organize and facilitate assessment centers.
Evaluate candidate performance.
Provide constructive feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
Offer Management
Develop and present employment offers.
Negotiate compensation and acceptance.
Drive offer acceptance and close candidates.
Stakeholder Partnership
Partner with hiring managers and business leaders.
Align on hiring needs and candidate quality expectations.
Advise stakeholders on talent market trends.
Program Execution
Support internship, graduate and apprenticeship programs.
Coordinate hiring events and recruitment campaigns.
Contribute to program delivery and candidate engagement activities.
Market Intelligence
Monitor local hiring trends.
Understand competitor activity.
Share recruiting insights supported by hiring data.
Compliance
Understand local employment regulations.
Support visa/work permit discussions where applicable.
Ensure recruiting practices comply with local laws.
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)
Language
- Fluent Czech
- Fluent English
Recruiting Experience
- End-to-end recruiting experience
- Candidate interviewing experience
- Offer negotiation and candidate closing experience
Stakeholder Management
- Ability to work with hiring managers and business leaders
- Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously
Candidate Assessment
- Conducting structured interviews
- Candidate evaluation and selection
Tools
- Experience using ATS systems
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
Nice-to-Have Skills
University recruiting experience
Campus recruiting experience
Internship/apprenticeship hiring experience
Graduate recruiting experience
Early in Career (EIC) program management
Recruiting events management
Assessment center facilitation
EMEA recruiting exposure
Technology industry recruiting experience
Microsoft recruiting experience
Experience Level Guidance
Ideal Experience
3-7 years of recruitment experience
At least 2+ years managing end-to-end recruitment cycles
Experience recruiting early-career talent preferred
Experience supporting multiple countries or EMEA region beneficial
Additional Details:
Duration: 13 months contract
Pay Range: £301- £338 /day (PAYE)
Weekly Schedule: 39 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 analyse 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
301 - 338 GBP daily
