Senior Market Aligned Executive Recruiter, Microsoft AI

Microsoft; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Market Aligned Executive Recruiter to manage and implement strategic hiring for senior talent in their AI division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in talent acquisition, a strong understanding of the market, and the ability to foster relationships that drive organizational growth. This role requires significant collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and offers an exciting opportunity to influence Microsoft's leadership landscape.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition or related field.
• 3+ years recruiting executive-level talent in AI.

Responsibilities

• Implement hiring plans for complex organizations.
• Develop external talent maps and sourcing strategies.
• Guide high-level candidates through the hiring process.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Process management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

CRM systems

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Senior Market Aligned Executive Recruiter, Microsoft AI

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The Global Executive Talent Acquisition (GETA) team’s mission is to engage and hire transformative leaders who will shape Microsoft's future and embody our culture. We are expanding our team of business consultants, talent experts, and cultural ambassadors to influence our leadership today and in the future.

A Senior Executive Market Aligned Recruiter for Microsoft AI plays a key role in hiring critical leadership positions and deepening our understanding of the top talent market through research and engagement. This individual is well-connected externally and manages the sourcing strategy for executive leadership talent within Microsoft. The role offers an innovative opportunity to map and connect with the external marketplace and develop targeted sourcing strategies for top executive talent. This position is based in Mountain View, CA, with an on-site requirement of three days per week.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We foster a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to meet shared goals. We uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Implement short- and long-term hiring plans for complex organizations, such as AI, Security, Data Centers, etc.
• Collaborate with executives, HR, and colleagues to identify current and future talent needs, gaps, and market availability, ensuring timely hiring.
• Develop and maintain external talent maps, competitive strategies, and provide market insights.
• Engage and prepare candidates, proactively identify potential issues, and create innovative sourcing strategies to generate diverse talent pools.
• Manage candidate assessment and screening processes, maintain candidate data in systems, and optimize staffing policies.
• Guide high-level candidates through the hiring process, ensuring their needs are met, and present talent gaps and hiring insights to stakeholders.
• Represent our culture and values throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years in talent acquisition, HR, or related industry experience, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in sourcing, mapping, or recruiting executive-level talent in AI within a global organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years, or Master's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years familiarity with Microsoft tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of the US and global talent landscapes.
• Strong process management, interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Expertise in strategic insight, influencing, judgment, cross-boundary collaboration, negotiation, and systems thinking.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and candidate tracking systems.

The typical base salary range for this role in the US is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year, with higher ranges in specific locations like San Francisco and New York City. Benefits and additional compensation details are available here. Applications are accepted until June 10, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please refer to our guidelines.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Software Development