Senior Director - Talent Acquisition, India & South Asia

Role Overview: As the senior Talent Acquisition (TA) Leader for Microsoft India, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic talent initiatives that support the business growth and long-term success of Microsoft India. Your responsibilities will include shaping and executing long-term hiring strategies, partnering with senior stakeholders, leading a high-impact team, and enhancing Microsoft's talent brand. Key Responsibilities: - Consult closely with senior stakeholders in India to align business strategy with TA priorities and initiatives. - Lead company-wide discussions to address hiring challenges and talent gaps, while promoting Microsoft's career opportunities in India. - Own the entire candidate experience, prepare the business for the hiring process, identify trends, and set multi-year sourcing strategies. - Identify systemic talent issues, establish assessment frameworks, and ensure candidates" qualifications are properly maintained. - Oversee complex or high-level candidate searches, develop negotiating strategies, and present talent insights to drive hiring plans. - Mentor and develop employees, set performance expectations, drive project execution, and collaborate with other teams on deliverables. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years of talent acquisition experience or related HR experience. OR equivalent experience. - 5+ years of experience in People Management. Qualifications Preferred: - Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. - 15+ years of talent acquisition experience or related HR experience. - Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, navigating ambiguity, and working in matrixed organizations. - Strong consulting, storytelling, and executive presence skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels. Please note that this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with ongoing applications accepted until the position is filled.,