Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage Microsoft’s global influence to drive positive change, within our company and across the communities where we live and work? This is a new role reporting directly to the GM HR for Asia that will be focused on Asia wide strategic programmes.
We have a long history at Microsoft of applying our growth mindset and tenacity to address some of the world’s most complex challenges. We put the same relentless focus, willingness to learn, and creative thinking to work in confronting some of the challenges facing our industry and beyond. Not because we have all of the answers, but because we are uniquely positioned to make a difference when we innovate for inclusion. Whilst this role will contribute to a range of change design and project work, your first mission will be to discover, design and implement a sustainable framework that supports the accelerated development of our mid-level diverse talent into leadership roles across Asia.
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
- Identify areas in need of change and lead the implementation of new structures and programs/processes. You’ll also evaluate internal and external business drivers and environmental factors to encourage employees to adopt new changes.
- Identify gaps in the current people plan and programs, as well as lead the implementation of key elements of the Asia people plan.
- Assess data and present findings on leadership effectiveness and performance. Identifies trends/themes, communicates findings with the business as well as the broader HR community, and provides recommendations to senior leadership about organizational strategies, goals, and actions.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- 9+ years work experience with Human Resources processes or related (e.g., hiring, training, performance management)OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field AND 7+ years work experience with Human Resources or related processes (e.g., hiring, training, performance management).
- Experience in supporting and scaling solutions across multiple markets within Asia/ ANZ region.
- Strong in stakeholder management, change management, program/project management.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
- Human Resources Professional Certification or other certifications in Change Management or Program/Project Management.
- 3+ years experience with partnering with wide network of clients and across Human Resources to deliver effective business solutions in multiple areas (e.g. organisational design, leadership, team performance, talent management, DE&I, etc.).
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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
