Overview We are seeking a senior Talent Acquisition TA Leader to head the India TA function driving strategic talent initiatives that enable Microsoft India s business growth and long-term success As the Talent Acquisition leader for India you will shape and execute long-term hiring strategies aligned to Microsoft India s business priorities partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the enterprise You will lead a high-impact team that elevates Microsoft s talent brand drives inclusive sourcing strategies and delivers exceptional candidate experiences while developing future-ready recruiting capabilities and fostering employee growth In Talent Acquisition we attract and hire the best talent on the planet who will thrive in our high-performing energetic organization Our team s purpose is to attract and hire exceptional diverse talent - delivering inclusive world-class hiring experiences at scale and continuously innovating our recruiting capabilities 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 Responsibilities You will consult closely with the most senior stakeholders in India to synthesize business strategy and priorities to the TA organization and beyond You will lead company-wide conversations to address broad hiring issues and talent gaps for a business group or area s long-term needs You ll also develop a compelling message that conveys Microsoft s career opportunities in India By owning the entire candidate experience you ll prepare the business and the team for the next phase of the hiring process while proactively identifying company-wide trends You ll also structure and set multi-year sourcing strategies and improve diversity of the talent pool across the industry business group or area You will identify systemic talent issues and ensure the right assessment frameworks and screening tools are in place You ll also hold the organization accountable for maintaining candidates qualifications and status in the appropriate systems and ensure standard procedures are being followed throughout the company You will oversee the hiring process for complex or high-level candidate searches ensure candidate needs are met and develop negotiating strategies to balance the client s needs You ll also present businesses and executives with talent gaps hiring needs and market and channel insights to recommend and drive hiring plans You will collaborate with internal and external networks to improve the diversity and differentiation of the talent pool across the industry business group or area As a manager you will help employees develop skills through mentorship and other means while also establishing performance expectations and ensuring fair and equal treatment You ll also identify needs and set priorities to drive project execution and partner with other teams on related deliverables Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Human Resources Business Engineering or related field AND 8 years talent acquisition experience e g recruiting sourcing or related HR experience OR equivalent experience 5 years experience in People Management Preferred Qualifications Master s Degree in Human Resources Business or related field 15 years talent acquisition experience e g recruiting sourcing or related HR experience Skilled in problem-solving leveraging data and in navigating ambiguity and highly-matrixed organization structures Strong consulting storytelling skills and executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across levels This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled 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 requesting accommodations

📌 Senior Director - Talent Acquisition, India & South Asia (Telangana)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 Telangana