Full Lifecycle Recruiter, AWS Talent Acquisition

Source and engage candidates using internal and external tools, search techniques, and multiple channels-including employee referrals, career portals, and events-to build high-quality, unbiased candidate pipelines that meet team goals and service level agreements
Conduct pre-screening conversations to assess candidate compensation expectations, skill alignment, and availability, while explaining the interview process and setting accurate expectations about roles and compensation
Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and business needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and provide guidance on Amazon's value proposition and best practices in sourcing and candidate engagement
Drive positive candidate experiences throughout the recruitment lifecycle by coaching candidates on behavioural interviewing techniques, maintaining clear communication, and ensuring accurate documentation of all candidate interactions and pipeline progress
Optimize recruitment processes by analysing candidate funnel data, identifying process improvements and blockers, ensuring data integrity across all systems, and escalating issues appropriately to support team efficiency and operational excellence
Be a UK national and able to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Clearance. Further details found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

A day in the life
As a Full Lifecycle Recruiter, you'll engage in a diverse range of activities that keep your work dynamic and impactful. Your day might begin by using sourcing tools and search techniques to identify qualified candidates who align with our open roles, followed by conducting pre-screening conversations to assess candidate fit, compensation expectations, and availability. You'll collaborate with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies, then coach candidates on interview preparation and set clear expectations about the role and compensation. Throughout the day, you'll document candidate interactions, track pipeline progress through our internal systems, and identify opportunities to streamline processes. You might also participate in career fairs or employee referral initiatives, escalate blockers to appropriate stakeholders, and continuously refine your approach based on data and feedback to ensure both operational efficiency and an
exceptional candidate

About the team
We are a collaborative group of talent acquisition professionals united by a shared mission: to discover and nurture exceptional talent that drives Amazon's success. Our team values partnership, continuous learning, and a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences for every candidate who interacts with us. We work closely with hiring managers across the organization to understand their evolving needs and develop innovative sourcing and closing strategies. Our vision centers on building inclusive recruitment practices that reflect Amazon's values while meeting ambitious hiring goals across the EMEA region. When you join us, you'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions directly influence how we attract and welcome talent, and where you'll have opportunities to grow your expertise in recruitment best practices and develop meaningful relationships with colleagues and hiring partners

Bachelor's degree, or experience recruiting technical talent in competitive markets
- Experience in corporate and or search firm progressive recruiting including full life cycle recruiting
- Experience building and utilizing a variety of sourcing plans and tools, including proactive phone and internet research
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company, or experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, Experience working with recruiting and people-related tools, CRM systems, and complex spreadsheets
- Knowledge of employment/labor laws and trends
- Experience across other functional areas of talent acquisition, ideally diversity recruiting, research or analytics
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
- - Experience coaching candidates through interview preparation or providing interview feedback

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.