Microsoft’s Total Rewards organization is looking for a strategic and analytical compensation professional to join our team as a Global Compensation Program Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to designing, delivering, maintaining, and evolving compensation programs that are compliant and in support of Microsoft’s pay priorities.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving our global compensation strategy to attract, retain, and reward top talent across diverse markets. You’ll partner across our Total Rewards and broader Human Resources organizations on compensation initiatives that are supported by data-driven insights, including distilling complex insights into clear, leader-ready narratives. Responsibilities include developing recommendations, socialization with partners and stakeholders (including senior leadership), implementation and change management, and monitoring feedback and success of outcomes.

This role requires a unique blend of analytical rigor, systems thinking, and strategic compensation design—someone who can see the big picture, connect the dots across the landscape, and influence through clarity and insight.

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.

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 4+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 6+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years compensation program design experience.

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 8+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 12+ years experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years project management experience.
• 2+ years experience working in the specific position's relevant regional labor, compensation, and statutory context.

• Performs deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of current compensation programs and potential impacts of alternative programs to identify gaps in program design. Creates principles that guide the design and adaption of a large-scale or complex compensation programs.

• Identifies need for change; builds and communicates business case for new or changing compensation program. Facilitates the acceptance of the overall costs, principles, and impact of proposed changes with senior executives.

• Acts as a thought leader for a specialty area in compensation program implementation. Leads or participates in key phases of the process (e.g., annual salary planning). Develops change and readiness plans.
• Interacts with internal and external advisors (e.g., Legal, Culture & Inclusion, external vendors) to anticipate implications of compensation change and readiness plans. Synthesizes and incorporates guidance from advisors to implement programs within appropriate parameters.

• Leads and/or executes a large, complex, or custom compensation programs and ensures that programs support the business and HR plans. Manages and reviews compensation analyses and reports. Monitors program effectiveness (e.g., participation, attrition impact). Presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership for review and approval of compensation models.
• Applies company policies and procedures to execute compensation processes and practices and report information. Identifies control measures and governance needs and helps design governance and compliance processes. Makes recommendations to align programs with compensation guidelines, market competitiveness, and global business strategy.

• Embody our culture and live our values