Lead Talent Sourcer

We're looking for a high-calibre sourcing expert who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and is ready to operate at the most senior individual contributor level. You bring a passion for proactive talent pipelining and strategic sourcing, with the ability to manage complex workloads and deliver consistently exceptional outcomes. You're someone who inspires others through innovation and initiative, builds trust across teams and stakeholders, and leads by example. With a growth mindset and a relentless drive for excellence, you're not just filling roles — you're shaping the future of sourcing at Microsoft.

This is the most senior individual contributor career stage in sourcing at Microsoft — a high-impact role for those who are ready to lead from the front. As a Lead TalentSourcer, you will be instrumental in shaping our sourcing strategy and execution. You'll go beyond traditional sourcing to proactively pipeline exceptional talent, manage immediate hiring demand, and drive sourcing programs that elevate our function.

You'll have the autonomy to challenge the status quo, deliver innovative sourcing solutions, and raise the bar for performance across the organization. This role is not just about finding talent — it's about transforming how we do it. You'll coach and mentor sourcing teams, champion best practices, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Our Global Talent Acquisition team is central to this mission — attracting, engaging, assessing, and hiring the best talent to shape the future of our business. We've built a centralized, EMEA distributed team of exceptionally talented sourcers who are passionate about talent attraction and engagement. This is a team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're looking to make a measurable impact in a company that values ambition, initiative, and excellence, Microsoft is the place for you.

• Leading sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent, always striving to exceed key recruitment metrics and benchmarks.
• Collaborating with business leaders to understand their hiring needs and develop effective sourcing plans that deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Continually improve, drive and advocate for the adoption of best practices in sourcing and recruitment, setting new standards for performance and impact.
• Mentoring and coaching a team of sourcers to achieve sourcing goals, cultivating a culture of excellence, ambition, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical recruiting experience.
• Extensive experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or talent acquisition, preferably within a large, global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing innovative sourcing strategies for a variety of roles and business units.
• Vast experience in stakeholder management, including experience partnering with business leaders and hiring managers.
• Proven experience to mentor, coach, and lead teams to achieve ambitious goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with sourcing technologies, social platforms, and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.