Senior HR Business Partner

Overview

We are looking for a seasoned HR Business Partner to support the India Development Center as part of Microsoft's India and South Asia HR team. This pivotal role involves collaborating with business leaders to influence organizational effectiveness throughout the company's AI Transformation journey by offering data-driven insights, coaching, and fostering a performance and inclusion-focused culture.

Role Description

As a trusted HR advisor, you will bring strong business insight, systems thinking, and leadership in project delivery. You'll work跨 organizational boundaries without being confined to one business unit, implementing impactful HR strategies aligned with overarching business goals. Essential qualities include extensive strategic HR partnership experience, bold and broad strategic thinking, and ability to forge alignment among varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to deliver the people agenda, translating business strategies into workforce and organizational priorities.
• Develop comprehensive people initiatives addressing leadership, culture, and inclusion tailored to meet business needs in partnership with Centers of Excellence.
• Analyze leadership and team performance data; design and implement interventions to enhance leadership effectiveness.
• Coach leaders using diagnostic insights to recommend and apply organizational effectiveness solutions.
• Oversee succession planning by spotting potential successors, assessing readiness, and coordinating with HR and Talent teams to close developmental gaps.
• Align talent strategies with present and future business demands, working with leaders to expand talent pools via coaching, mentoring, and training programs.
• Design and execute talent programs aligned with organizational growth and goals based on business and people needs analysis.
• Identify change needs and lead structural and process transformations fostering adoption of new initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional HR teams and business units to align priorities, build advocacy and support talent and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related discipline and at least 7 years of experience in HR Business Partnership or equivalent HR functions.
• Demonstrated domain expertise in talent management, leadership enhancement, and organizational design.
• Experience within tech, product, or service sectors, adept at navigating dynamic, matrixed environments.
• Highly desirable: 10+ years of HRBP experience delivering impactful strategies to support business growth.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to collaborate across functions and time zones.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, translate business priorities into effective people strategies, and operate confidently in ambiguous situations with sound judgment and agility.

Equal Opportunity and Application Process

This role will remain open for at least five days with continuous application acceptance until filled. Our hiring practices emphasize inclusivity; we evaluate all applicants without discrimination regarding any protected characteristic. Accommodations are available upon request during the application process for disability or religious needs.