Senior Talent Sourcer - Artificial Intelligence Researchers

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Talent Sourcer to join our Engineering Sourcing team, specifically focusing on sourcing Artificial Intelligence Research talent.

Microsoft’s Global Talent Acquisition team exists to attract, engage, assess, and hire the best talent. We have built a centralized (although geographically disparate) team of exceptionally talented sourcers who have a passion for passive candidate attraction and engagement. Simply put, we’ve created a team who are 100% focused on driving a multi-channel strategy to finding talent.

At Microsoft, we believe in the power of our people to drive innovation and excellence. As a Talent Sourcer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our company by identifying and engaging the best talent in the industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate and dedicated professional to our team. If you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

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

• Leading sourcing strategies to identify and attract top Artificial Intelligence Research Talent.
• Directly partner with business leaders and internal recruiters in defining, engaging and maintaining candidate pipelines.
• Understanding AI Research: Deep knowledge of the latest trends and advancements in artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing and computer vision.
• Identifying Key Talent: Ability to identify and engage with top AI researchers and engineers who are leaders in their field.
• Collaboration with AI Teams: Working closely with AI research teams to understand their specific needs and challenges, and to develop tailored sourcing strategies.
• Networking in AI Communities: Building and maintaining relationships within AI research communities, attending conferences, and participating in relevant forums and groups.
• Evaluating AI Talent: Assessing candidates' technical skills, research contributions, and potential for innovation in the field of artificial intelligence.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and perform deep data analysis to identify emerging trends, assess talent availability, and shape strategic sourcing initiatives for AI talent acquisition.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Solid talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field AND talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role.
• Proven experience in sourcing or recruitment in the artificial intelligence market
• Extensive experience using various sourcing tools and approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.