Overview In this role you will lead recruitment for Microsoft's Global Talent Acquisition Americas team, partnering with business groups such as Security, Copilot Engineering, and AI Experiences. You will craft and execute hiring plans in fast-paced, high-growth environments, balancing long-term talent strategy with immediate hiring needs. You will influence leadership and align talent strategies with business goals, shaping critical hires in cybersecurity and cutting-edge tech. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure a strong candidate experience and compliant staffing processes.
Responsibilities- Engage with stakeholders to tailor staffing plans and optimize talent mix across internal and external channels
- Develop and execute hiring plans within aligned business groups, balancing budget, scope, and timelines
- Identify diverse and nontraditional talent sources and advise on strategic talent options
- Review data and market insights to inform hiring plans addressing demand and availability
- Attract candidates using compelling Microsoft narratives and differentiate from competitors
- Maintain candidate experience across all stages and improve engagement strategies
- Spearhead talent sourcing across markets and communities for immediate and future needs
- Assess candidates using established frameworks and gather hiring-eligibility information
- Ensure compliance with staffing policies and maintain accurate documentation and data for insights
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years talent acquisition, recruiting, or relevant HR experience
- Equivalent experience considered
- LinkedIn Certification
- Additional or preferred: 5+ years experience or Master's + 3+ years experience (per listings)
- executive presence
- strategic thinking
- adaptability
- data analysis
- talent sourcing
- candidate assessment frameworks
