HR Generalist – Microsoft | MEA Region
Introduction
Microsoft is hiring an HR Generalist for the MEA Region to support MCC across Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Bahrain, and Oman, reporting directly to the HR Director – Middle East and Africa. This high-impact GEO role enables deep collaboration with diverse HR teams, covering both strategic and hands-on HR initiatives across multiple countries. The position delivers full-circle HR exposure, empowering professionals to build broad capabilities and elevate their career trajectory. Rooted in Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and organization, the company fosters a culture defined by respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion—where every employee can thrive.
Responsibilities
HR Community Leadership
- Partners with leadership teams to drive a One Microsoft approach.
- Builds strong relationships and provides coaching to leaders.
- Ensures clarity and consistency across People Priorities by business or country.
- Collaborates across HR teams to ensure seamless delivery of HR services (onboarding, offboarding, reporting).
- Participates in HR governance with HRBPs, HR Directors, and COEs.
- Supports teams including HR budget management.
- Champions leadership and customer-first culture.
HR Governance
- Facilitates geography/client governance committees.
- Ensures alignment of HR across stakeholder businesses.
- Maintains accurate HR information including mobility, immigration, and offer governance.
- Promotes policy compliance and supports enhancements to HR processes.
- Coordinates with stakeholders: Finance, Payroll, Procurement, Corporate, CELA.
Statutory Accountability
- Maintains awareness of labor laws, regulations, GDPR, and documentation requirements.
- Localizes policies to meet legal requirements.
- Ensures compliance across HR suppliers and business units.
- Engages with worker councils and union representatives as applicable.
- Manages HR risks and represents HR in Compliance Governance Committee.
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Advocates for employees by focusing on real employee experience across all touchpoints.
- Aligns with internal communications on messaging.
- Designs strategies to improve engagement and employee culture.
- Supports ERGs and workplace initiatives.
- Contributes to ROI on employee experience programs and promotes inclusion.
External Impact
- Represents Microsoft in community events and HR networks (IWD, DigiGirlz, HR events).
- Engages external HR communities to influence future-of-work policies.
- Leverages social and professional media to enhance Microsoft’s brand presence.
Projects, Programs & Initiatives
- Collaborates with peers to execute or lead HR projects and COE initiatives.
- Supports acquisitions, talent needs, and benefit program updates.
- Develops project plans and responds to emerging requirements.
Crisis Management & Disaster Recovery
- Supports the leadership team in designing crisis management strategies.
- Activates EAP and employee well-being programs during crises.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Legal, Business, Psychology, or related field.
- 5+ years of HR or related experience (hiring, training, performance management).
- Strong command of written, reading, and conversational Arabic.
- Strong command of written, reading, and conversational English.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in HR, Legal, Business, Psychology, or related field.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, gender, identity, marital status, medical condition, disability, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any protected characteristic. Accommodation requests may be submitted via the Accommodation Request Form.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the official Microsoft Careers portal:
👉 https://apply.careers.microsoft.com/careers/job/1970393556619603
