Overview
As a Senior Recruiter and Metro Lead supporting Cloud Operations + Innovation CO+I, you will lead talent acquisition strategy and execution for a priority datacenter metro. Serving as the primary recruiting partner for the market, you will help build the teams responsible for planning, constructing, commissioning, and operating the infrastructure that powers the Microsoft Cloud.
You will partner closely with metro leadership, hiring managers, HR, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate local business priorities into integrated hiring plans. The role will focus on critical power, electrical, energy, utilities, construction, engineering, and datacenter operations talent, while coordinating searches across functions and creating a consistent, high-quality experience for leaders and candidates.
This metro-lead role requires strategic judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to influence across a complex, fast-growing organization. You will use market intelligence and recruiting data to identify talent risks, build differentiated sourcing strategies, and advise leaders on workforce availability and location-specific dynamics. A candidate based in or near one of CO+I’s largest U.S. datacenter metros—such as Texas or Wisconsin—is preferred to enable strong local partnership and market presence. You will also support Microsoft’s Community First Infrastructure Plan by strengthening local partnerships and helping create inclusive pathways to employment in the communities where our datacenters operate.
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You may be a fit for this role if you:
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where agility and adaptability are key.
- Enjoy working in a mission-driven culture where protecting customers is at the heart of everything.
- Are passionate about cybersecurity and excited to help shape the teams building the future of digital defense.
- Demonstrate a bias for action, a passion for innovation, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Have a proven track record of developing and executing creative hiring strategies that attract top-tier technical talent in highly competitive markets.
- Possess executive presence with the ability to engage and influence leadership stakeholders, including hiring leaders and executive staff.
- Balance long-term talent planning with immediate hiring needs, thinking strategically while executing tactically.
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Responsibilities
Stakeholder/Client Engagement
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