Director – Human Resources Data Analyst

Microsoft’s Human Resources Business Insights (HRBI) team is Microsoft’s people analytics function focused on creating a more modern and innovative People Analytics Experience that is data-led and technology enabled. By partnering with various teams across HR, we are helping leaders shape the workforce of the future to achieve the Microsoft mission and create the best environment for our employees to thrive. 

We are seeking a Director, HR Data Analyst to join the HRBI team.  In this role you will help enable the Microsoft and HR mission as the HRBI Analytics & Advisory Leader to the Chief People Officer’s COO Organization. You will collaborate closely within HRBI and the HR COO organization to inform and advise on impactful people and culture decisions using insights and automated solutions.   You will inform HR strategy by delivering analytics-driven executive reports, Board of Directors materials, and strategic insights that highlight key people trends, risks, and opportunities. You will apply a wide range of analytical tools and techniques to create data-driven narratives and presentations for HR and Corporate Communications, supporting publications, events, and leadership forums. You 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.  

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.  In HR our mission is to "Empower the people who empower the planet.”   

Required Qualifications:

• 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 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 equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of people analytics experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 9+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis; OR Masters Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 7+ years experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis 

Data Analytics IC5 - 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   

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 13, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Lead discussions with customers and/or stakeholders to interpret analytical results, develop insights, and articulate pragmatic recommendations that are feasible and account for potential data limitations. 

• Synthesize complex analysis, insights, and data to the appropriate communication style for different audiences, ensuring messages are both understood and are actionable. 

• 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. 

• 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 more. 

• Apply expertise in data, business, and customer needs to determine optimal analytical and statistical techniques.  Interpret results within relevant business contexts and addresse business and/or research questions with actionable recommendations.  

• Embrace the use and contribute to continuous improvement of the latest innovative data solutions and analytical tools enabling analytics & advisory work as customer zero.  

• Establish and leverage working relationships within and across teams and proactively manage actions across your network of peers. 

• Embody our culture and values