Senior HR Business Partner

Microsoft; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 106,400 - 203,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive strategic talent initiatives in Redmond. This role involves shaping high-performance teams through effective talent strategies and organizational design while navigating the challenges of digital transformation. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in human resources and a strong background in technology-driven environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in human resources or related processes.
• 8+ years in organizational design and talent management.
• 2+ years experience in driving digital transformation in tech.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent strategies for innovation and collaboration.
• Foster a high-performance culture through data-driven insights.
• Guide leaders through transformation and change management.
• Build resilient teams with a focus on inclusion and safety.
• Provide coaching to enhance leadership impact.

Skills

Organizational design

Talent management

Digital transformation

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Business or Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources

Job description

Overview

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Join the HR team behind one of Microsoft’s most dynamic transformations in business applications. The Business & Industry Copilot (BIC) organization is reimagining how enterprises operate—embedding AI, agents, and low-code technologies into the fabric of productivity. From Copilot Studio to Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, BIC is reshaping the way businesses think, act, and innovate.

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll be at the center of this shift—embedded with leaders and leadership teams to drive bold talent strategies that fuel AI-first innovation, accelerate org agility, and cultivate a high-performance culture built on speed, clarity, and inclusion. This is more than a traditional HR role. You’ll operate as a strategic thought partner and transformation catalyst, helping leaders navigate ambiguity, scale rapidly, and align talent with the pace and promise of cutting-edge technology. You’ll support a diverse, interdisciplinary community of engineers, product managers, and designers building the next generation of intelligent copilots and autonomous agents for industry.

If you thrive in high-velocity environments, think at both the system and team level, and have a passion for shaping the future of work through people, this is a rare opportunity to influence a business that’s not only transforming Microsoft—but redefining how the world engages with AI.

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

• Drive Strategic Talent and Organization Design: Partner with BIC leaders to architect scalable org structures, talent strategies, and workforce plans that enable rapid innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and AI-first capabilities across engineering, product, and design teams.
• Accelerate Performance and Culture at Scale: Foster a culture of high performance, agility, and accountability by driving talent calibration, leadership effectiveness, and inclusive team dynamics. Leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities and remove barriers to team velocity and innovation.
• Lead Through Transformation and Ambiguity: Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent through organizational growth, transformation, and experimentation. Guide leaders through complex change with clarity, adaptability, and a bias for action—ensuring people strategies stay aligned with evolving business priorities.
• Champion Inclusion, Growth, and Resilience: Embed inclusion and psychological safety into the foundation of team culture. Partner with leaders to build resilient, adaptive teams through tailored development, coaching, and capability-building programs designed for high-scale, fast-learning environments.
• Coach and Scale Leaders for the Next Frontier: Provide strategic coaching to leaders to help them scale their impact, lead through complexity, and build high-performing teams. Equip leaders with the mindset, tools, and behaviors needed to thrive in a high-velocity, innovation-driven environment.
• Lead Talent Enablement for Digital Transformation: Partner with business leaders to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation by aligning talent strategy with evolving capability needs. Lead initiatives focused on reskilling, upskilling, and workforce readiness—ensuring teams are equipped to deliver in an AI-powered, rapidly evolving landscape.
• Other: Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field AND 4+ years experience in human resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, training, performance management)
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field AND 7+ years experience in human resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, performance management)
• OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in organizational design, talent management, driving strategic workforce initiatives and enhancing operational effectiveness.
• 2+ years experience in driving digital transformation in technology companies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field AND 8+ years experience in human resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, training, performance management)
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field AND 12+ years experience in human resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, performance management)
• OR equivalent experience.
• Human Resources Professional Certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CIPD).
• 4+ years experience with partnering with a wide network of clients and across human resources to deliver effective business solutions.

HR Business Partnership IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 18, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.