Human Resource Generalist

MSCI is an independent provider of research-driven insights and tools for institutional investors. We have deep expertise in the areas of risk and performance measurement that is based on more than 40 years of academic research, real-world experience and collaboration with our clients.

* Determine HR implications of external business trends * Provide informed HR consulting and execution to MSCI leaders to ensure that their talent strategy, goals and priorities are driven by business needs and aligned with the firm's Talent Agenda. * Advise employees and management in resolving employee relation issues, act as a confidant for employees and managers to assist them in human relations and work related issues and provide feedback to senior management concerning morale, motivation and people at risk issues. * Partner with the business are on all key talent decisions, providing HR advice and expertise. Leverage subject matter experts from across the HR function as needed. * Support the business with organizational change and development as necessary, influencing leaders to address complex organizational design issues where required for business success. * Create and provide adhoc reporting, data management/tracking of key HR metrics. Analyze and present relevant reports back to the business. Develop HR presentations on key HR data or HR-related materials. * Support clients in the execution of annual talent practices, including performance management, talent review, succession planning and promotion. * Co-facilitate talent review and succession planning discussions and work with senior leaders to help implement plans and conduct appropriate follow up. * Partner with the Talent Management team to assess, define and execute the development needs of assigned businesses. * Provide expert counsel and coaching to support business leaders in their roles and with their own professional development. * Partner with Compensation & Benefits team on the execution of the annual compensation cycle and advice on structuring the appropriate compensation scheme for the different teams. * Partner with Talent Acquisition to define the need, selection and assessment and onboarding of new talent. * Provide expert counsel and coaching to support business leaders in their roles and with their own professional development. * Support the year-end promotion processes in liaison with global HR team. * Work with the Talent Management Team to provide training solutions to employees

* Substantial experience as an HR Generalist and business partner / leader, preferably in financial services or information technology companies. * Ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team; sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural norms/styles. * Experience working with high expectations, senior executives and has demonstrated influence and persuasion. * Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and a flexible approach. Demonstrated expertise building consensus on a cross-functional basis. * Demonstrated expertise and experience serving in a consultative capacity to senior business leaders, shaping organizational strategy, goals and alignment * Well organized, thorough and detailed, with a creative approach to problem solving. * Discretion and ability to deal with sensitive issues. * Experience working across the various HR disciplines including compensation, recruiting, employee relations, organizational development, talent management and diversity. * Experience managing a variety of employee relations issues across geographies. * Highly motivated, team work, highly proactive and with initiative. * Analytical and creative-capable of flexing solutions to changing demands: anticipating the local, regional, global impact. * Bachelor Degree in related field. * 100% English Communication skills.