Microsoft Looking For Employee Survey Program Owner at United States Full Time

Microsoft is seeking an owner for the Employee Signals survey program. Employee Signals is a twice annual survey that touches every Microsoft employee, and is designed to support listening, reflection, discussion and action across the company to help employees thrive. The program has recently undergone a major redesign and this role represents a unique opportunity to continue evolving and modernizing the program.

The ideal candidate for the Employee Signals program owner role is passionate about employee listening. They thrive in complex environments, seek multiple perspectives and turn feedback into action. They are inclusive, empathetic, and committed to data-driven and evidence-based decisions that improve the lived experience of employees across Microsoft. They understand how and are motivated to design solutions and deliver impact at scale. They know that to go further, we must go together.

Location: US Remote with the availability to support PST hours at times.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Run the Employee Signals survey program, enabling all of Microsoft to listen, reflect, discuss and act to help employees thrive.

Lead the project team for Employee Signals, partnering with a project manager, platform specialists, and change management lead.

Lead the council of internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to refine and refresh survey content and potential actions to ensure alignment to Employee Signals vision, strategy, and goals.

Seek feedback from multiple internal audiences and incorporate external research and practice to prioritize ongoing program enhancements.

Partner with other employee listening program owners to collaboratively problem solve, ensure alignment in philosophies across programs, and strive for continuous improvement in the employee experience across the ecosystem of employee listening.

Leverage perspectives from both theory and practice to generate compelling insights from employee survey data, both independently and through collaboration with analysts, data scientists and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience running large scale HR or analytics programs in a complex, matrixed environment OR advanced degree in industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, social psychology, or related social science field AND 5+ years of experience running large scale HR or analytics programs in a complex, matrixed environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead a project team without hierarchical authority by creating clarity, generating energy, and delivering success through teamwork.

Demonstrated ability to effectively balance the needs of multiple stakeholders while upholding program vision, strategy and goals.

Demonstrated ability to set and achieve challenging goals in a complex environment, while continuously scanning the environment for adaptations needed to achieve those goals.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior HR leaders in the areas of people analytics and survey insights.

Experience interpreting multivariate statistical analyses (multivariate regression, random forests, factor analyses) and proficiency in SPSS or R. Recent experience performing these analyses preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, social psychology, or related social science field; 5+ years experience in Consulting, Program Design, Organizational Design, Strategic Planning/Execution, and/or Change Management.

The salary for this role in the state of Colorado is between $125,000 and $187,700

At Microsoft, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.

Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.US-based employees gain access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and fitness benefits, among others.

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.

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