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Director, People Analytics

Microsoft Corporation

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,900–$251,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Data Science, Decision Support, Economics, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, People Management, Predictive Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Statistics, Stewardship, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Work From Home
LOCATION
Redmond, WA
POSTED
22 days ago
**Overview** People Analytics at Microsoft sits at the intersection of business strategy, workforce intelligence, and executive decision-making. As part of Microsoft's People organization, the People Analytics team partners with senior HR and business leaders to translate workforce data into decision-ready insights that shape strategy, guide action, and enable measurable business outcomes. Microsoft Commercial Business (MCB) is the engine that brings Microsoft's cloud, AI, and enterprise solutions to customers worldwide. Responsible for driving commercial revenue and long-term customer relationships across organizations of all sizes, MCB is at the center of Microsoft's growth strategy-translating innovation in Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and Copilot into real-world business value. The People Analytics Director for Microsoft Commercial Business will serve as the strategic analytics and advisory partner to the MCB HR Leadership Team, translating workforce priorities into executive-ready data and insights that inform strategic decisions, drive measurable outcomes, and shape how MCB HRLT engages with workforce data. In this role, you will lead a team that connects business strategy to People Analytics by shaping demand, framing the right business questions with stakeholders, prioritizing the highest-impact work, and delivering decision-ready analyses that guide action and enable outcomes related to business performance, organizational health, and growth. You will apply a wide range of analytical tools and techniques to create data-driven narratives and presentations, supporting programs, events, and leadership forums. You and your team will track external workforce and industry trends, compare them to internal data, and communicate relevant findings to stakeholders to guide strategic decisions and enhance organizational agility. Ultimately, in this role you will support some of Microsoft's most complex and consequential decisions, where workforce strategy directly influences customer impact, execution at scale, and sustained growth. 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** + Define and execute the strategic direction for people analytics across Microsoft Commercial Business (MCB) and enterprise-wide functions, ensuring alignment to business priorities and people outcomes. + Serve as the strategic analytics partner to the MCB HR Corporate Vice President and their leadership team; translate complex people data into actionable insights that drive C-suite and leadership-level decisions. + Determine appropriate analytical and statistical techniques to address business and research questions, execute analyses, and interpret results with actionable recommendations for a variety of stakeholders. + Lead the evolution of People Analytics delivery model, enabling the shift from reactive reporting to proactive, AI-infused decision support, including self-service analytics and predictive intelligence. + Lead and develop a high-performing global analytics team, applying Microsoft's model-coach-care framework to grow team capability, prioritize high-impact work, and build a culture of rigor and innovation. + Act as a trusted advisor on HR data governance, privacy, and ethical use, modeling the highest standards of compliance and stewardship. You'll remain consistently aware of changes in data privacy and exemplify and enforce team standards related to bias, privacy, and responsible use of AI. + Embrace the use and contribute to continuous improvement of the latest innovative data solutions and analytical tools enabling analytics & advisory work as customer zero. This role follows a hybrid work model for candidates within 50 miles of the Redmond, WA offices, with an expectation of 3 days per week in office work. Candidates outside this geographic area may be eligible for a remote work arrangement. **Qualifications** Required Qualifications + Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 4+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: + Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 8+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 12+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis OR equivalent experience. + 3+ years people management experience and/or informal/indirect team leadership experience. + 5+ years of people analytics experience Data Analytics M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $272,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. 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 requesting accommodations. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1975
WEBSITE
http://www.microsoft.com

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