HR Generalist

• HR Community Leadership: Partner with and build effective relationships with leadership teams to enable a One Microsoft approach, coaching leaders and leadership teams as needed
• Create clarity and intentionality across People Priorities at country, geography, or business level, driving consistency while respecting local differences
• Partner across the HR model (HRBPs, HR Directors, COEs) to ensure seamless, high‑quality delivery of HR services
• Participate in and help drive leadership team HR governance, influencing leadership mindset, customer‑first culture, and people practices
• HR Governance: Lead, manage, and drive clarity for geography or client governance committees
• Ensure HR alignment across businesses and stakeholder groups within the assigned scope
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR information (e.g., immigration, mobility, offer governance)
• Drive compliance with Microsoft HR practices and identify opportunities to improve HR processes
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Corporate, and Legal (CELA) to ensure governance decisions land effectively
• Employee Experience & Engagement: Act as an employee advocate by looking beyond process execution into the lived experiences of employees, managers, and leaders
• Collaborate with internal communications to ensure alignment and clarity of messaging
• Lead and develop strategies to improve employee engagement and workplace experience
• Design and manage programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive, positive work environment (e.g., wellbeing initiatives, workplace programs)
• Promote fair, inclusive, and equitable employee experiences through local policies, learning, and benefits
• Projects, Programs, and Initiatives: Execute or lead HR projects, programs, and initiatives with minimal supervision, including applying COE programs, supporting organizational change, or implementing new benefits or talent initiatives
• Develop project plans, manage execution, and respond proactively to emerging business or regulatory requirements
• Statutory Accountability: Maintain deep, current knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and emerging trends affecting HR policies and practices (e.g., labor law, GDPR, health and safety, benefits, local documentation)
• Translate statutory requirements into practical, compliant HR solutions and localized policies
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory frameworks, including oversight of HR suppliers
• Partner and negotiate with unions, works councils, or employee representation bodies where applicable
• Represent HR in governance and compliance forums, managing legal and financial risk in service of Microsoft’s brand and values
• External Impact: Engage local communities and external stakeholders (e.g., professional networks, schools, community organizations) to promote Microsoft culture and values
• Represent Microsoft through initiatives such as industry events, diversity programs, and HR professional forums
• Build and sustain external relationships that enhance employer brand, community impact, and future workforce readiness
• Crisis Management & Business Continuity: Partner with leadership teams to design and orchestrate crisis management strategies, including emergency response, disaster recovery, risk management, and communications
• Activate and support Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and wellbeing resources during and after crises

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Legal, Business, Psychology, or a related field and experienced in HR or a related field (e.g., hiring, employee relations, performance management) involving the application of employment laws and HR policies or equivalent experience
• Experienced in governing local HR policies
• Experience managing local labor law and statutory reporting

Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Legal, Business, Psychology, or a related field