MSCI - Sr HR Associate

Senior Associate HR

ABOUT MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of research-based, mission critical investment decision support tools for investors globally, including asset managers, banks, hedge funds and pension funds. We offer a range of products and services — indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics, and governance tools — from a number of internationally recognized brands such as Barra, RiskMetrics, IPD and ISS.

MSCI is proud of its reputation as a pioneer in the index and risk management space. We introduced our first global equity indices in 1969, Barra launched its first equity risk analytics products in 1975 and RiskMetrics developed its well-known Value at Risk (VaR) model in 1994. With over 40 years of experience, MSCI continues to leverage its deep understanding of the world’s financial markets to turn data-driven insights into tools designed to help our clients make more informed investment decisions.

Located in 22 countries around the world, and with over 2,700 employees, MSCI is dedicated to supporting the increasingly complex needs of the investment community with groundbreaking new products, high quality data, superior distribution and vigilant client support.

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

The position reports to Senior Associate HR - Mumbai

POSITION OVERVIEW:

- Under general supervision of the Manager performs a wide variety of professional human resource work for the office at a local level in all aspects of HR process. Participates actively and supports in short/long term special projects for the HR function as and when required. Assists to conceptualize and deploy HR processes and initiatives across all departments in the office. Has hands on approach and exercises initiative in the delivery of assigned tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Proactively supports the delivery of HR Processes to the internal customer

- Manage the life cycle of an employee in the business unit associated with – Joining to Exit

- Anchor issues on employee grievances for the associated business unit and help forward/ resolve them with support from specialist team and Manager as deemed necessary

- Assists in developing HR strategies for the office that involve integrating best practice concepts

- Supports the HR operations process for the office by adhering to defined processes and meeting various statutory and internal deadlines

- Assists in developing, implementing and conducting employee engagement initiatives by integrating best HR practices

- Collaborating with the Global Compensation & Benefits/Recruitment/Talent Management teams to implement various initiatives/processes globally and locally.

- Assists Manager during various Internal Compliance audits and the related efforts

- Assists the Manager for any data audit, headcount reporting, other adhoc MIS requirements

- Establishes a professional working relationship with other key functions like Corporate Services, Accounting and IT Infrastructure to ensure seamless delivery of service on all HR matters

- Coordinates and follows up with the consultant for all local labor law compliance requirements - various types of monthly and annual returns for submission to the labour office and all related documentation.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

- Graduates with 8-10 years relevant experience in the above areas or postgraduates with 7-8 years relevant experience.

- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

- Attention to detail

- Proactive approach

- Strong computer skills

- Managing multiple priorities

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

- Should suggest ideas/solutions

- Ability to operate with minimum supervision, when required

- Desire and ability to effectively work with diverse cultures in a global team

- Knowledge of local language (Marathi) desirable