Do you want to be part of team that is working on one of the growth drivers at Microsoft? If so, the Microsoft Search Advertising HR team is currently seeking a Senior HR Manager to support the Cloud Marketing organization.

In this role, you will work closely with the Microsoft Search Advertising Leadership team to develop, implement and drive people solutions for the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional to gain invaluable professional experience and unique insights into Microsoft by supporting a key function in partnership with others on our awesome HR team.

Responsibilities

Ideally, you are someone who leans in and seeks to learn about the business, who can balance the art of execution and tying it back to strategy. Someone who understands the value and power of influence and has had proven success in establishing credibility with senior business leaders.

In our global operating model, this role serves as the hub between the business and Center of Excellences, bringing the full capability of Microsoft to bear in achieving talent, organization and business outcomes. The Sr. HR Manager is a leader, coach, architect and strategist with expertise in the subjects of Organization, Talent, and Leadership. You will have a key seat at the table and will be accountable for:

• Business Partnership - Ability to design and implement HR strategies in alignment with both business and HR functional objectives.  Understand the business and people priorities while collaborating across the system (both business and HR). Successfully deliver the people strategy for the organization and adjust along the way based on data, diagnostics and the evolution of the business.
• Leadership Development - Partner with, and coach, managers and leaders to facilitate organizational growth and culture change. Provide insights through data on external and internal people trends to inform broader strategy, outcomes and actions. 
• Organization Diagnostics | Change Management - lead and/or support of planned organizational changes which may include diagnostics, development and assessment of options, and implementation of change. Proactively diagnose and identify interventions needed to improve organizational effectiveness and advance the business results.
• Inclusive culture - build leadership capability to facilitate an open, inclusive, Microsoft Values-based environment that enables effective employee relations. Reinforce Microsoft growth mindset culture and business values.

Qualifications

Targeted qualifications include:

• 7+ years of experience as an HR professional, including experience in a client-facing HR Business Partner role.
• The individual should have experience in partnering with senior leaders in a corporate environment; excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others are essential. 
• A demonstrated level of competence in organizational development, coaching, training and development, and change management is required.
• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent degree and/or experience is required.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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