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Microsoft’s Total Rewards organization is looking for a strategic Senior Compensation Consultant to join our Corporate + Gaming Compensation Consulting team. In this role, you’ll help shape compensation strategies that matter—using data‑driven insights and thoughtful guidance to influence key talent and business decisions across the company. You’ll partner closely with leaders to translate business priorities into actionable compensation solutions, align Microsoft policies with market practices, and help attract, retain, and reward top talent across diverse global markets.
Job Responsibility:
Creates solutions and advises HR Business Partner (HRBP) on customized compensation design and implementation as appropriate
Consults with internal partners on situations in which customized solutions (e.g., retention, competitive offers) may be necessary
Independently handles the most complex compensation questions (e.g., Tier IV escalations) from internal executive clients (e.g., Senior leadership team) and delivers solutions, often in ambiguous or unusual circumstances
Coaches internal partners on compensation-related decisions, including regulatory implications and mitigation strategies
Leads compensation design and adaptation processes that synthesize market information
Interprets new/emerging legislation and industry trends
Anticipates and considers business needs while ensuring cross-program alignment
Gains support from leadership for an in-business compensation program (e.g., a specific local program) by partnering with HR Business Partner [HRBP], identifying resources required and applying best practices
Leads and/or executes a large, complex, or custom compensation programs and ensures that programs support the business and HR plans
Manages and reviews compensation analyses and reports
Monitors program effectiveness (e.g., participation, attrition impact)
Presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership for review and approval of compensation models in partnership with HR Business Partner (HRBP)
Consults and partners with business HR teams as a subject matter expert to advise on compensation programs and processes (e.g., annual planning process)
Resolves intricate compensation issues and makes recommendations to improve processes
Drives complex, risk-intensive projects
Leads short-term compensation solutions (e.g., in-business targeted compensation programs) and recommends long-term solutions to meet business needs
Identifies ways to improve compensation processes and enhance policy execution
Organizes/executes informational presentations for diverse audiences (e.g., function/division of leadership) in partnership with HR Business Partner (HRBP)
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 6+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR equivalent experience
OR Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 4+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience producing data‑driven reporting and insights for senior and executive stakeholders, with demonstrated proficiency in data analytics and Microsoft Excel
3+ years compensation program design experience
Nice to have:
Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 12+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR equivalent experience
3+ years project management experience
2+ years experience working in the specific position's relevant regional labor, compensation, and statutory context