Erik Johnson is an AI talent sourcing leader with 13 years of experience building high-density technical teams and scaling talent functions at enterprise scale. At Microsoft he created and now leads unified sourcing strategies for priority AI areas, evolving sourcing from 0→1 into a 20+ person, data- and AI-enabled engine that drives hiring across research, engineering, product, and design. His background blends global talent strategy, market intelligence, and operational systems built to move with speed and precision across regions and seniority levels. Previously at EY he led cross-border AI and engineering sourcing while embedding D&I and candidate attraction at scale, and his early HR and full-cycle recruiting experience gives him a pragmatic, people-centered perspective. Based in the Detroit metro area, he is known for translating complex hiring needs into repeatable, tech-forward processes that surface elite, hard-to-find talent.
13 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development, Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development at Oakland University
Master of Science in Administration, Human Resources, Master of Science in Administration, Human Resources at Central Michigan University
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Erik Johnson - AI Talent Sourcing Leader at Microsoft