Senior Director - Talent Acquisition, India & South Asia

OverviewWe 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, dynamic 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.ResponsibilitiesYou 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. QualificationsRequired 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 QualificationsMaster'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.