<b>Overview</b><br><div><p>Are you passionate about finding and hiring the best executive level talent for Microsoft? Do you have the skills and experience to partner with executive leaders across the company? If so, you might be the ideal candidate to join our global executive talent acquisition team to work with the executive leader population within Microsoft. </p></div><div><p>This position is dedicated to Microsoft’s top‑tier executive and succession priorities, where searches require elevated confidentiality, careful market signaling, and rigorous governance. The successful candidate will be trusted to engage senior stakeholders as a strategic advisor while preserving privacy, sensitivity, and brand stewardship throughout the process. </p></div><div><p>You will apply your deep business and industry acumen to develop and implement long-term, cross-company executive recruiting strategies focused on critical, technical, corporate and commercial leadership talent gaps. You will also collaborate with HR and business leaders, to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring lifecycle. </p></div><div><p>Our executive recruiting practices are biased toward long-term relationship building, succession planning and proactive engagements. We seek an individual with expertise in these types of practices and experience in Artificial Intelligence hiring is particularly beneficial. This is an individual contributor role.</p><p>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.</p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Stakeholder Engagement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="8" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Uses data and metrics, and an understanding of the long-term business requirements, to advise on the implications of talent gaps. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="8" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Applies deep knowledge of factors relevant to the business and hiring managers' needs and uses this knowledge to guide the development of end-to-end executive hiring plans.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="8" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Consults on critical talent needs and opportunities. Presents and frames information to influences leaders to embrace broadest range of talent for consideration.</span> </p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Data Analysis</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="15" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Analyzes relevant data and trends to provide insight to inform executive hiring conversations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="15" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Leads executive hiring projects for complex organizations, areas, or talent pools that address both business demand and availability of talent for short-term and long-term needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul><p> </p></div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Candidate Attraction</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="9" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Uses deep knowledge of competitor opportunities to differentiate Microsoft’s unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards and leverages a consistent, compelling message to prospective executive candidates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="9" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Uses storytelling to help others across the discipline to attract and hire candidates. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="9" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Coaches’ senior leaders to represent Microsoft’s unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards that are distinct from those of competitors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="9" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Develops bespoke outreach and engagement approaches appropriate for high</span>‑<span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">visibility executives, ensuring privacy, trust, and brand stewardship at every touchpoint.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":720,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Candidate Experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Leverages long-term relationships with communities across all relevant industries. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Takes an always-on approach to using all networking tactics to talent scout for Microsoft.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Manages the candidate assessment framework and identifies, adopts, and evangelizes best practices. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Enhances the candidate experience by proactively identifying factors that may adversely impact on the candidate and develop mitigation strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Proven executive presence and communication capability with the ability to influence at the most senior levels through data, narrative, and principled decision-making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Leads highly confidential executive engagements with disciplined ‘need</span>‑<span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">to</span>‑<span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">know’ communication, ensuring appropriate market sensitivity and brand stewardship throughout the process.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="12" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Partners with our total rewards colleagues to design and deliver offers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Operational Compliance & Excellence</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="23" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Maintains current documentation on candidates’ qualifications and status in the appropriate staffing or tracking system, within compliance guidelines. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="23" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Captures relevant data in recruiting platform and leverages data to inform meaningful insights.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Other</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="19" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Embody our </span><a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fv2%2Fglobal%2Fen%2Fculture&data=05%7C01%7Calyssarusch%40microsoft.com%7C37e6ad86a3c04b7bc4ad08dbd4158f61%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638336961364669100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=o5YiiyR8j6FmVX9vE6CYhxl%2FZwh9fq91uk5%2BAsgH7lo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">culture</span></a><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> and </span><a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout%2Fcorporate-values&data=05%7C01%7Calyssarusch%40microsoft.com%7C37e6ad86a3c04b7bc4ad08dbd4158f61%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638336961364678708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1lXwRFItEBZbTbjX4x1%2FlHfYdAyxMJak1ZRKiGumyc0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">values</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Required/Minimum Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years talent acquisition experience (e.g., recruiting, sourcing), HR experience, or industry experience related to role OR equivalent experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":300}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p></div><div><p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Additional or Preferred Qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></strong></p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="20" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Sustained track record of success gained in executive talent acquisition within the technology or a closely related industry.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="20" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Ability to provide the highest level of executive communication to all stakeholders, partners, prospects, and candidates.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="17" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated exceptional executive talent acquisition execution at scale in a complex environment with a record of game changing hires.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="17" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Ability to operate with autonomy in ambiguous environments on a global scale. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;" role="list"><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-listid="17" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" aria-setsize="-1"><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Ability to deliver results while also creating an environment for others to grow and be successful.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div> <br><br><p>Talent Acquisition IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year. <p></p> <p>Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br/><a href='https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay'>https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a></p></p><br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>