Adam Gayton
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @ Microsoft AI
About
Strategic lead recruiter with 10+ years across internal, agency, sales, and management — now focused on building the teams powering Microsoft AI. I partner with executive leaders across AI and ML orgs to shape hiring strategy, translate ambitious product bets into concrete talent plans, and land the researchers, engineers, and applied scientists who move the needle. My work spans full-cycle recruitment for deeply technical AI roles, high-volume campaigns, and bespoke executive search — all grounded in data, market intelligence, and a sharp focus on diversity and inclusion. What I bring: demonstrable influence with global leaders, a track record of delivering in fast-paced and highly complex environments, and a hiring process built to attract top AI talent in one of the most competitive markets on the planet. Toolkit: Boolean, Google X-Ray, LinkedIn Recruiter & Insights, ATS, CRM, HRIS.
United Kingdom
Marlow
Computer Software
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Healthcare, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), Global Talent Acquisition, Strategic Recruitment Planning, Trusted Business Partner, Corporate Recruiting, Human Resources (HR), Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Influence, Trusted Business Advisor, Recruitment analysis, Diversity & Inclusion, Accessibility, Technical Recruiting, Executive Search, Stakeholder Management, Talent Attraction, Recruiting
Experience

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Leading recruitment for Microsoft's Customer and Partner Solutions business. A Senior TA lead delivering results through the complete strategic and operational Talent Acquisition & Attraction life-cycle across Europe, Middle-East, Africa (EMEA). Delivering on Microsoft's vision of seeking out game-changing talent for Microsoft through Leadership Search, Implementing Scalable Hiring Solutions, Succession Planning and Talent Sourcing. Working in close partnership with HR Partners, Talent Management and Executive stakeholders. Key business partner for Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft UK on hiring priorities. Come as you are - Do what you love - Create the future that you want! Roles hired: Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), Customer Success Account Manager, Go-to-Market Manager, Business Strategy, Enterprise Sales, Solutions Sales, Sustainability, Communications, Marketing, Channel Sales and Partner Development.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Leading recruitment for Microsoft's Customer and Partner Solutions business. A Senior TA lead delivering results through the complete strategic and operational Talent Acquisition & Attraction life-cycle across Europe, Middle-East, Africa (EMEA). Delivering on Microsoft's vision of seeking out game-changing talent for Microsoft through Leadership Search, Implementing Scalable Hiring Solutions, Succession Planning and Talent Sourcing. Working in close partnership with HR Partners, Talent Management and Executive stakeholders. Key business partner for Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft UK on hiring priorities. Highlights: - Trusted Advisor: Business partnering to Marketing and Operations, Global Partner Solutions and Small, Medium, Corporate businesses. Providing business and market data to influence hiring strategy. - Hiring at Scale: Recruited 30+ hires in 4 months for Marketing and Operations. Achieved gender diversity of 65% through targeted recruitment initiatives. - Data driven: Leveraged LinkedIn Talent Insights to improve the candidate experience within the hiring process and improve time to hire by 20%. - Search specialist: Orchestrated the hiring of various Leadership positions within the UK business, delivering high quality talent. Come as you are - Do what you love - Create the future that you want! Roles hired: Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), Customer Success Account Manager, Go-to-Market Manager, Business Strategy, Enterprise Sales, Solutions Sales, Sustainability, Communications, Marketing, Channel Sales and Partner Development.

Talent Acquisition Partner - Corporate Functions
United Kingdom
Senior TA Partner delivering exceptional strategic and operational recruiting across EMEA and ASIA. Working closely with the CFOs, HR Directors and General Counsels in these regions to find the best available talent in the market and provide insights in to the competitive landscape. Managed active searches, created succession slates, compiled market insight reports and helped guide Microsoft’s global talent acquisition strategies. Highlights: - Scalable Solutions: Implemented and delivered a high volume recruitment campaign across TA, resulting in 100+ hires globally. Responsible for the orchestration of Talent Sourcers, Recruitment Coordinators and Talent Acquisition Partners. - Global Impact: Built out the Talent Sourcing function of Microsoft Japan, setting up a team of 12 Talent Sourcing Specialists to work across the ASIA region. - Targeted Search: Partnered with International Directors to identify niche talent in Leadership roles. - Global Complexity: Made 10+ hires with International relocation, partnering with Global Mobility, Internal Hiring Specialists, Compensation and Benefits and external vendors to ensure a smooth hiring process. Roles hired: Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), and Finance.

Team Manager
Sydney, Australia
A specialist in the HR space, recruiting across a variety of HR/Recruitment/L&D. Responsible for recruiting: - Human Resource Advisors, Business Partners and Managers - Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Consultants and Managers - Learning & Development Specialists - Employee and Industrial Relations Specialists
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