Business Administrator

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

16h•$22 - $36

About The Position

Azure Hardware Systems & Infrastructure (AHSI) is responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, performance, security, and overall customer confidence of Microsoft’s cloud hardware fleet. Our mission is to drive operational efficiencies that enable scale and support continuous fleet growth. We partner closely with Microsoft product groups, industry leaders, and research teams to architect and develop server hardware solutions that meet the evolving requirements of our cloud platforms—while maintaining the lowest possible total cost of ownership. Our culture values continuous learning and relentless curiosity. We embrace uncertainty, take calculated risks, and move quickly—understanding that mistakes and occasional failures are part of the path to innovation and mastery. We foster a collaborative environment where we remain open to new ideas and recognize that the success of others elevates the success of the team as a whole. We are looking for a motivated Business Administrator to join our team.

Requirements

High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent AND 6 months Administrative, Business Support, and/or customer service experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Proven, outstanding communication skills.
1+ years’ work experience as an administrative assistant.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
Able to work well under pressure.
Ability to prioritize work and complete projects on time, demonstrate drive and initiative, maintain confidentiality of information.
Proficiency with Microsoft productivity software including, but not limited to: Word, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge in internal applications such as, Employee Central, HR Catalog, HeadTrax, MSExpense2, MyOrder, MS Travel, and ICIMS is desirable, but not requested.

Responsibilities

Planning and coordination of complex domestic and international travel itineraries
Timely and accurate reconciliation of expenses.
Develop time management best practices to help managers meet business objectives.
Work in partnership with all AHSI Business Administrators.
Coordination and logistical support for onsite and offsite meetings/events including All Hands, Morale Events, Team Training and Leadership Offsites.
Assist with headcount management, org chart maintenance and distribution and security group ownership and management.
Team support including space management, office moves, new hire set up and onboarding and procurement of equipment and supplies.
Experience working with a global team and cultural awareness.
Proven professional approach to dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Ensure compliance with administrative operations policies and procedures.
Pro-actively participate as a member of the leadership team, including any special projects as requested by the lead admin.
Other administrative tasks as required.