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Director, Head of Xbox & Corporate Functions Compensation

Microsoft· Compensation
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Redmond, WA$130.9k - $277.2kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Leader of the Global Compensation Consulting team responsible for shaping and executing compensation strategy for Xbox and Microsoft’s Corporate Functions, advising executives and fostering a high-performing, inclusive team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Global Compensation Consulting team supporting Xbox and Microsoft’s Corporate Functions, and own the compensation strategy, operating model, priorities, and delivery standards for these organizations.
  • Serve as a senior compensation advisor to executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional partners, translating business strategy, talent priorities, market dynamics, and financial considerations into integrated compensation strategies and decisions.
  • Direct compensation work from strategy and analysis through program design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation; make or escalate high-impact decisions involving significant financial, legal, employee, reputational, or execution risk.
  • Lead through complexity and ambiguity across Xbox and Corporate Functions, establishing clear governance, decision rights, operating rhythms, and accountability across Compensation, Finance, Legal, HR, business leadership, and other enterprise partners.
  • Anticipate emerging business, market, regulatory, and talent trends; use data, external insights, technology, automation, and AI to evolve the Global Compensation Consulting capability and influence broader compensation program design.
  • Model, coach, and care as a people leader by attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing compensation consulting team; setting clear expectations; building succession and capability plans; and creating an inclusive environment where employees can deepen their expertise, partner effectively, and do their best work.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field AND 6+ years of 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 8+ years of experience in compensation, data analytics, human resources, finance, business, or related field OR equivalent experience.

Skills

Required:Executive advisory and stakeholder managementPeople management

Benefits

  • Compensation information provided below
  • This position may be eligible for benefits and other compensation per location.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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