Executive Recruiter

Job Category: Human Resources
Location: Redmond, WA, US
Job ID: 832535-108170
Division: Human Resources

We are looking for an Executive Recruiter who has experience identifying and engaging with senior executives to fill the most senior level roles at Microsoft. This position encompasses all stages of the hiring process - from partnering with executive management on position definition, search strategy and candidate requirements, to developing sourcing strategies to target and assess top executive talent.

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Partnering with executives, other members of the HR community, as well as team colleagues to determine the current and future executive recruiting needs.
Developing and executing on candidate generation strategies and building a pipeline of executive talent, including directly sourcing candidates, with an emphasis on diversity.
Qualifying, screening and interviewing prospective candidates.
Performing scrupulous research, industry calibration, and reference checking.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success developing and executing senior level hiring plans within the technology industry, with evidence of the following experience:
Establishing, cultivating and maintaining solid working relationships with executives - both within Microsoft as well as externally - as well as team members, other internal recruiting partners and HR business partners.
Maintaining in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of top executives, companies, and competitive industries, and a strong grasp of industry trends, geographical/social/political climates, and other external factors that impact the talent landscape.
Upholding strict confidentiality about available positions, candidates, and other sensitive information.
Establishing and mentoring others on effective executive search methodology and best practices.
Simultaneously managing multiple projects in a large, fast-paced, complex environment.

Requirements
BA/BS degree plus 10 years of related business experience (at least 5 years in the recruiting industry) and/or equivalent experience.
Proven success in building credibility with executive level hiring managers and utilizing external talent market knowledge to consult with and influence their talent strategy.
Proven success in building influential relationships with executive candidates, and experience placing senior level executives within the technology industry, preferably commercial software companies.
Ability to understand, articulate, and document a hiring manager's stated requirements, and formulate a clear value proposition that will attract the caliber of candidate we need to meet those requirements.
Proven ability to assess external executive candidates for capability to perform the role, as well as leadership competencies, culture fit and other compatibility issues that are critical to success.
Understanding of executive compensation and the ability to analyze compensation packages.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation and presentation skills. The ability to communicate with and influence senior executives is essential.
Strong contracting abilities & bias towards pushing forward in a strategic, collaborative manner to land on the right business outcomes. Strong competency in conviction & courage.
Highly effective oral and written communication skills are necessary, as well as strong competency in strategic thinking.
Excellent cross-group collaboration skills, ability to influence and consult with executives, and strong people and business acumen are essential.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and candidate databases are also needed.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Microsoft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

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