layiq

/la·yiq/adjective

worthy; deserving; fitting; suitable.

A role, opportunity, or path that merits attention, time, and pursuit.

Talent Sourcer, AI at Microsoft | LAYIQ

Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as a consultative partner to technical and research leaders across Microsoft, influencing profile definition, funnel design, and prioritization.
Present market insights, search progress, and candidate recommendations with clarity and confidence, particularly in ambiguous or evolving searches.
Drive rigor in calibration: challenge assumptions, align early, and advocate for sourcing approaches that optimize for long-term outcomes.
Guide hiring teams toward inclusive and differentiated sourcing strategies.
Market Intelligence & Strategic Planning
Conduct deep landscape analysis across global AI talent markets—mapping top labs, research groups, startups, and open-source contributors.
Build long-range pipelines around critical profiles using technical taxonomies, publication review, and trend-based forecasting.
Collaborate cross-functionally on campaigns and outreach tied to Microsoft’s highest-priority AI initiatives.
Identify gaps, opportunities, and competitive dynamics to continuously inform hiring strategy.
Outreach and Engagement
Craft high-context, personalized messaging that resonates with deeply technical audiences—anchored in the work, not generic EVP.
Engage talent through diverse channels: AMiner, GitHub, Arxiv, academic networks, niche communities, and technical events.
Represent Microsoft at key industry forums and conferences, where applicable.
Own early-funnel candidate experience—establishing trust, managing expectations, and minimizing friction.
Talent Sourcing Expertise
Design and execute research-forward sourcing strategies to surface rare, highly specialized AI/ML talent.
Contribute to sourcing missions that span 6–8 weeks with clear goals: mapped markets, validated pipelines, and calibrated submissions.
Navigate multiple, concurrent searches across evolving profiles with urgency and precision.
Contribute to team learning and global connectivity through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use data to prioritize efforts, monitor pipeline health, and guide sourcing strategy.
Track mid-funnel performance metrics (e.g., resume pass-through, tech screen rates, offer conversion) to refine approach.
Leverage Microsoft’s sourcing tech stack—CRM, analytics, and AI-enabled systems—while identifying opportunities for optimization.
Translate sourcing signals into clear, actionable insights for planning and execution.
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Talent Sourcer, AI

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