MSCI - Associate - HR Technology - HCM Modules

Associate - HR Technology

Your team responsibilities :

- Configuration and maintenance of different Workday HCM Modules

- Responsible for inbound and outbound integrations with other applications

- Develops comprehensive testing scenarios and performs testing for system fixes and enhancements. Responsible for validating expected outcomes and executing regression testing. Makes final decision to move these into the production environment when testing has been successfully completed.

- Performs first level technical support for HR users and escalates issues appropriately

- Creates documentation of HR Technology related processes.

- Serves as system administrator for Workday and is responsible for configuration, process design enhancements and overall maintenance of the system.

- Troubleshooting process and system performance incidents; ensuring involvement of appropriate parties for resolution

- Aligns with our HR Service center to drive awareness of upcoming programs and to help triage unexpected volume through incremental communications to provide clarity when needed. Also analyzes issue trends and patterns to proactively implement system configurations, business process adjustments or communication opportunities

- Keeps abreast of new and innovative HR technology and best practices, identifying potential opportunities for enablement

- Collaborate and partner closely with IT, HR and the business in establishing and managing expectations

- Ensure high quality of data integrity and reporting Maintain HR data security to meet the highest global standards in accordance with local regulatory and compliance needs.

What we will offer you : Depending on your location of your role, you can expect.

- Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions

- A wide range of benefits including - healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) - cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts

- A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization's leaders to support them.

- An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work

- A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

Your key responsibilities :

- Configuration and maintenance of different Workday HCM Modules

- Responsible for inbound and outbound integrations with other applications

- Develops comprehensive testing scenarios and performs testing for system fixes and enhancements. Responsible for validating expected outcomes and executing regression testing. Makes final decision to move these into the production environment when testing has been successfully completed.

- Performs first level technical support for HR users and escalates issues appropriately

- Creates documentation of HR Technology related processes.

- Serves as system administrator for Workday and is responsible for configuration, process design enhancements and overall maintenance of the system.

- Troubleshooting process and system performance incidents; ensuring involvement of appropriate parties for resolution

- Aligns with our HR Service center to drive awareness of upcoming programs and to help triage unexpected volume through incremental communications to provide clarity when needed. Also analyzes issue trends and patterns to proactively implement system configurations, business process adjustments or communication opportunities

- Keeps abreast of new and innovative HR technology and best practices, identifying potential opportunities for enablement

- Collaborate and partner closely with IT, HR and the business in establishing and managing expectations

- Ensure high quality of data integrity and reporting Maintain HR data security to meet the highest global standards in accordance with local regulatory and compliance needs.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Required :

- Minimum of two workday implementation or support

- Experience in Core HR, Security and Absence Management modules of Workday

- Experience with industry standard HR/HCM platforms, services; and products; Workday configuration, and maintenance required

- Strong strategic HR/HCM business acumen, understanding of organization strategy and ability to design/integration HR solutions and platforms to deliver that strategy

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong analytic and problem solving skills.

- Strong attention to detail required.

- Proven ability to establish good working relationships across both IT and HR

- Strong analytical skills

- Knowledge of different HR Processes

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Desirable :

- Experience in building and maintaining inbound/outbound integrations in Workday

- Strong communication skills - written and oral

- Relationship skills - critical to build relationships with all the COEs, HR business partners and other MSCI business teams

- Strong technical skills, analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task; manage and prioritize workload with minimal guidance

- Passion for innovation that make things easy and real so that our employees feel the impact and understand the benefit for them

- Be open and excited about technology

How we'll support you :

- Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team

- Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development

- Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development

- Transparent performance-based compensation schemes

- Employee Resource Groups such as MSCI Pride, Black Leadership Network, Women's Leadership Forum, Women in Tech, Asian Support Network, All Abilities and Climate Action Groups.

About MSCI and our teams :

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive, we champion bold ideas, we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client centric.

At MSCI diversity is at our core and inclusion defines our culture. Our people are empowered to maximize their potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We work, learn and grow together and we are committed to hiring and promoting qualified women, ethnic minorities and members of the LGBT+ community candidates, who have historically been underrepresented in financial services.

To learn more about life at MSCI please visit https://careers.msci.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Glassdoor.

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

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.