HR Employee Solutions is undergoing a transformation in our operating model to modernise HR service delivery across EMEA, ensuring global alignment, improved scalability, and the creation of capacity for higher value advisory and strategic work. The journey enables HRES to move towards a standardised, tiered operating model globally.
Who we are In the HR Employee Solutions team, we provide advice and insight to attract, retain, reward, and develop a talented global workforce, giving employees the support and tools they need to succeed.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to partner closely with our employees and managers as an HRES Business Advisor. The position combines client-facing HR advisory work as well as involvement in ad-hoc project work as required. The ideal candidate will be willing to pick up a range of tasks as per the needs of both the internal client groups supported and the HR Business Partner team. Ability to demonstrate an excellent track record of working in a high volume and fast paced environment, with a strong advisory mindset. The incumbent should have a strong ability to influence stakeholders and possess highly proficient communication skills with clients and HR colleagues alike at the local, regional, and global levels.
What you'll do in the role - Advise and manage a wide range of employee relations issues, taking into account best practice, legislative frameworks, and commercial outcomes. This includes liaising with the Employee Relations team, Employment Law, and External Counsel where necessary
- Partner and assist the wider HR Business Partner team on Year-End initiatives such as compensation decisions, promotion roundtables, and performance management processes
- Manage and advise on Occupational Health cases, ensuring consistency, appropriate risk management, and effective outcomes for employees and managers
- Provide timely, accurate data analytics and reporting to support decision making, identifying trends and risks where appropriate.
- Proactively collaborate with hiring managers, Recruitment and Compensation teams on recruitment activities
- Assist with the initiation and coordination of international relocations and assignments, working with relevant internal partners
- Assist in the completion of monthly audits, in order to ensure accurate and reliable data, giving guidance, as necessary
- Demonstrate agility in delivery, rapidly adapting to changing business priorities, process updates, and evolving operating model
- Actively leverage new and emerging HR technologies (e.g., digital tools, automation, virtual agents) to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement
- Build trust, operate with confidence, and promote the HR operating model with key divisional stakeholders
What you'll bring in the role: - Degree educated or equivalent
- CIPD qualification preferred
- Proven background within HR either within financial services or professional services, 3 - 4 years HR Generalist or HRBP experience an advantage
- An ability to manage and develop relationships within matrix management structures
- A strong team player with the ability to operate independently, pro-actively and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders at all levels both within HRES and the and across the Firm
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with good attention to detail
- Ability to manage expectations, influence and persuade clients and colleagues
- Ability to multi-task, to perform effectively and efficiently under pressure and to adapt to change
- Rational and logical approach to problem-solving
- Strong appreciation of employment related risks, with ability to identify and escalate
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
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Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements: If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.
Flexible work statement Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .
