Microsoft Human Resources Generalists are charged with helping develop and retain the company's talented workforce. They provide resources that help build leadership and management capability, address people issues, and drive systemic improvements based on situational analysis.

Microsoft values the personal growth and development of its employees. For that reason, HR Generalists seek ways to provide growth opportunities and recognition, and make the work experience productive and fun.

HR Generalists play a hands-on role in helping their business clients do their best, by building connections between people and issues across the organization. That means they have a close and active relationship with their business clients, serving as consultants in order to provide the HR perspective on business decisions.