About this role
<b>Overview</b><br><div><p>The AI era is being built here. Come help us shape how it gets built by one candidate at a time. Microsoft AI (MAI)'s mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported. We are creating unique and powerful products that will change lives, we are proud of what we build and how we build it, and our products will define the AI era. None of it happens without the people, and the people do not arrive by accident. The landscape is shifting faster than anyone predicted, and this role puts you right at the center of it. </p><p>Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet. Our job in MAI HR recruiting is to find the people who will do it. We are looking for a highly motivated and agile Recruiting Coordinator to join the Microsoft AI Recruiting team in London, supporting recruiting across EMEA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at multitasking, and demonstrates unwavering attention to detail. We are looking for someone fluent in the rhythms of AI and research hiring, who earns the trust of candidates and hiring teams quickly, and who is judged, happily, on results.</p><p>As an HR Generalist supporting the Microsoft AI (MAI) organization, one of Microsoft's fastest-growing businesses, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, partnering with HR Business Partners and Recruiting to scale teams, develop talent, and strengthen organizational effectiveness. In MAI's agile environment, you will help leaders adapt to evolving priorities, navigate change, and create impactful employee experiences that enable business success. </p></div><div><p>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. </p></div><br><br><b>Responsibilities</b><br><div><p>HR Community Leadership: </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Partner closely with Recruiting and HR Business Partners to support hiring, onboarding, internal mobility, and workforce growth strategies that enable business scale and talent success. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Influence and collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to shape and adapt company programs, policies, and initiatives to meet the evolving needs of the MAI organization while maintaining alignment with Microsoft priorities. </p></li></ul></div><div><p>Employee Experience & Engagement: </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Act as an employee advocate by identifying themes, removing friction points, and improving experiences across the employee lifecycle in partnership with managers, leaders, HRBPs, and Recruiting. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Help ensure new employees are successfully onboarded, connected, and positioned for success in a rapidly scaling organization. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Help leaders navigate growth, change, and organizational complexity by providing proactive guidance, identifying emerging people trends, and escalating risks as appropriate. </p></li></ul></div><div><p>Projects, Programs, and Initiatives: </p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Lead and execute people initiatives that support organizational scaling, workforce growth, organizational changes, onboarding effectiveness, and talent movement. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Use data, insights, and workforce trends to inform recommendations, identify risks, and support business and people-related decisions </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Quickly adapt priorities and approaches in response to changing business needs, organizational growth, and emerging opportunities </p></li></ul></div><div><p>Other:</p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p> Embody our <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fculture&data=05%7C02%7Calyssarusch%40microsoft.com%7Cacae5f75b96b4946f29308de3dc43605%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C639016110096597346%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=U17aD84%2FxllopbYOQdV6k68n4d0BcMApIkVRG2rapTk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">culture</a> and <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout%2Fcorporate-values&data=05%7C02%7Calyssarusch%40microsoft.com%7Cacae5f75b96b4946f29308de3dc43605%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C639016110096616011%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=U9bxez17qQAl3gpD9yV3fChR6n%2B8osYtjEDdyekUuz8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">values</a> </p></li></ul></div><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><div><p>Required qualifications:</p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Legal, Business, Psychology, or related field AND demonstrable experience with HR or related experience (e.g., hiring, training, performance management) involving applicable employment laws and policies </p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li><p>OR equivalent experience. </p></li></ul></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Demonstrable experience supporting agile, high-growth organizations that utilize cross-functional teams, squad-based operating models, or rapid planning cycles. </li></ul><p> </p><p>Preferred qualifications:</p></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Master's Degree in Human Resources (HR), Legal, Business, Psychology, or related field. </p></li></ul></div><div><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p>Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and adapt quickly to evolving business needs. </p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Ability to work from the London office three days per week.</p></div> <br><br><p>HR Generalist IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £ 70,300.00 - £ 133,900.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. </p><p></p> <p>Find additional benefits and pay information here:<br><a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html">https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html</a></p><br><p>This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</p><br><hr><br><p>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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html"><b><u>requesting accommodations.</u></b></a></p>