Interim HR Generalist – Maternity Cover recruitment

ABOUT MSCI Inc. 

MSCI is a leading provider of investment decision support tools, we offer a range of products and services - including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools - from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, CFRA, FEA, ESG and ISS.

For further information on MSCI, please visit our web site at www.msci.com

  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations in all aspects of the management of our people in London

• Update and maintain local HR processes, policies and procedures to ensure that they support MSCI’s strategic goals and culture

• Contribute to the development of, and implement, MSCI global and regional policies and procedures, tailoring to local requirements where appropriate

• Manage all aspects of the Year End process for relevant client groups to ensure that annual reviews, comp decisions and promotions are successfully completed

• Oversee administrative processes for joiners, leavers and other contract amendments

• Ensure production of all official documentations including offer letters, disciplinary communications and termination letters

• Coordinate all international transfers

• Conduct exit interviews

• Partner with the internal Payroll team to ensure all employee information and reporting is accurately and securely provided

• Liaise with Benefits Providers and Vendors on all related benefit matters, including contract negotiations, annual policy review, process reviews, reporting and communication to employees

• Provide advice and expertise to employees and managers regarding HR policies, processes and good practice

• Proactively provide feedback to senior management concerning morale, motivation and people at risk, and recommend solutions

• Partner with management (local and global) for talent and performance management initiatives, adding valuable, balanced insights for employee/team development

• Proactively advise employees and management in order to resolve employee relation issues, act as a confidant for employees and managers to assist them in performance and work-related issues

• Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships globally

• Field general HR queries from clients

• Partner with Office Head to provide support and guidance on office and cultural initiatives

• Partner with recruitment team to support recruitment activity in London

• Provide leadership and guidance to junior HR team members in the Region

• Undertake ad-hoc projects and global initiatives as required

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in HR, Business or Psychology;

• Solid experience of providing HR generalist support in a private sector environment. Financial Services/Professional Services experience essential

• Significant previous experience of successful interim engagements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Is approachable, credible and can adopt a flexible approach

• Discretion and ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues 

• Ability to follow through on issues, use good judgment and provide solutions

• Well organised, thorough and good attention to detail

• Previous experience of managing transition of HR operations support to a  remote location desirable

• Previous experience of working on the HR aspects of an acquisition desirable

• Evidence of multiple stakeholder management in a matriced, global organisation

• Evidence of successful development and implementation of cultural/engagement initiatives

• Ability to work independently in a highly pressurized environment and to be proactive and prioritize work load accordingly

• Excellent team player, able to work with minimum supervision in a “virtual” global team environment

Due to the great number of applications we receive for each of our open vacancies, we are unable to respond on an individual basis.

To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs. Please do not forward CVs to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.